The best Real Estate Agent may not be the one with the most reviews!
Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets planning.”
Thomas Edison
Some Questions to Think About Before You Call A Real Estate Agent!
- What price point do I want to be in?
- Do I want community living or single family home?
- Do I want or not want a pool and/or spa?
- Do I want it to be super walkable?
- How close to Restaurants and Shopping?
- How close to friends, family and/or work?
- HOA or no HOA
You want to figure out what your ideal home would be like! You may not get 100% of what you are looking for, but you have a better chance of finding it if you are more specific than a 3 Bedroom/2 Bath in the City. You want to be able to articulate the most ideal scenario. When it comes to price point you want to be in a range and when looking exceed the range a little in case you are able to negotiate a lower price.
Some Questions to Write Out Before Interviewing Real Estate Agent!
- What is the temperament I would prefer in an agent?
- Are they available to block out a day or two at a time to show when you are in town?
- Will they do FaceTime previews with you while you are out of town?
- Have they had out of town Buyers before?
- What did they find to be the most challenging?
- Do they feel the Buyers enjoyed the experience?
- What will be the driving arrangements when you are in town?
Working with out of town Buyer’s takes some organization! The schedule needs to encompass timing limitations and possible new home build hours, possible traffic, breaks in between to eat and drink, etc. it takes a lot of flexibility as well. So you want an agent that seems like they are up to the task and hopefully have done it successfully before.