Are you thinking about selling your Seattle house with the help of an agent? There are so many agents out there that it’s hard to know which one’s the right one. That’s why we’re sharing this blog post about how to find the right real estate agent that fits your needs in Seattle.
Selling your house can seem like a daunting task, which is why many people turn to a real estate agent to help them. After all, a real estate agent’s job is to work on your behalf to help you sell your house! But there are so many agents out there and they all claim to be the very best! How can you decide which is the right agent for you?
Here’s our recommendation about how to find the right real estate agent that fits your needs in Seattle.
How to Find the Right Real Estate Agent that Fits Your Needs in Seattle
Strategy 1: Tap Your Personal Network
Word of Mouth Referrals are what every agent loves to get! (Myself included! That’s a big hint, guys… but don’t worry – I won’t ask til after you’ve had an amazing transaction closed with me.)
If you have a strong local network, you can ask around to your friends, family, and other trusted people to find out which real estate agents are worth working with. Some people will tell you NOT to work with an agent they know, while others will have great things to say about another agent. The risk here is that you may find the agents that are most socially popular – the “country-club agents” who have a wide circle of friends but little industry experience. So, whatever names you get, make sure you do your own screening to see if the agent’s personality and expertise meets your expectations.
Ask everyone you know (and hey, you can even reach out to us at (206) 578-3438 and ask for a recommendation from us!) Make a short list of agents.
Strategy 2: Look Up Your Prospective Real Estate Agents Online
These days, you can get a good idea about a broker’s attitude, reputation and effectiveness by letting your fingers do the walking on google. Go online and look up the real estate agent’s website and social media profile. Do they have a website? Do they have a Facebook page? Search their name in Google and you’ll find the good, the bad and the ugly.
With today’s technology-run lifestyle, it’s increasingly important for real estate agents to have a strong online presence.
Strategy 3: Check Out Their Credentials
Does your potential real estate agent have true real estate chops? Look at her website and Facebook pages. What does each say about her? What kind of ratings and reviews does she have? What testimonials are there? What awards have they won? How many transactions have they completed?
Strategy 4: Review The Options And Narrow Your Search
Once you have a few real estate agents you like and feel a connection with, review your findings and narrow down these agents to just a couple options who look like they will be able to help you the best.
Interview The Candidates: Book An Appointment
If you think you’ve chosen one or two agents you’re interested in working with, call your short list of agents and book an appointment to interview them and see what they’re like in person. They will be practiced in presenting you with information on how to work together, and you can ask them if they’d like help you sell your house or buy a property.
Close the Deal: Make A Choice
Finally, choose the agent who will help you the most based, who can advocate for you, handle your paperwork, and hold your hand when things get emotional! Your agent will then work with you and your personal timeline and you can begin the process of buying or selling your house!
Note: Doing your homework like this is a great way to find an agent but it can also be a time-consuming process. If you’d like to sell your house faster, why not give us a call at (206) 578-3438 and we’ll see if we can buy your house from you.
Summary
If selling seems like more trouble than you want to deal with yourself, an agent is there to help. But finding the right agent might also seem overwhelming. That’s why you should read this blog post again if you’re wondering how to find the right real estate agent that fits your needs in Seattle.
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