How do I know if I
have found the right Realtor for me?
You are going to be working very closely with your Realtor.
You need to be confident that you are working with someone
who understands what you want, knows the real estate market,
and can give you the advice and guidance you need. We
encourage you to interview several Realtors before choosing
the one you want to work with.
To help you choose a Realtor, here are
some questions to consider:
How can you
help me find the right home?
Good Realtors will impress you with their knowledge
of the local market and their ability to appreciate what you
are looking for in a home. They should be able to show you
what is available in your price range, and how the features
and benefits of specific homes and neighbourhoods fit your
requirements.
Given our
particular circumstances, what advice would you offer?
Every family is different and a good Realtor
appreciates this. He or she should be able to advise you on
how to meet your unique circumstances and lifestyle.
Why should I
work with just one Realtor?
If you don't have an exclusive agency agreement with
your Realtor, you're not legally obligated to work only with
him or her to find your next home. It may, however, greatly
benefit you to do so. Talk to your prospective Realtor to
find out his or her position and then determine what's best
for you.
What happens
when you are not available?
Realtors work extremely long hours and try to be
available whenever and wherever you need them. However
accommodating they try to be, they are not always available.
Ask your prospective Realtors what
arrangements they have in place when they are not available.
What makes your
real estate service special?
Every Realtor tries hard to give top-notch service,
but what distinguishes really good Realtors from the rest?
Ask them. You may be surprised at what they have to say and,
just as importantly, how they say it.
When the interviews are over it's time
to make a choice. Think about what the Realtors told you,
and ask yourself:
- Did they seem trustworthy and
honest?
- Were they realistic when
discussing your home purchase?
- Did they communicate well? Were
you on "the same page"?
- Were they committed, motivated,
and experienced?
We think you'll agree that Royal
LePage Realtors are the Realtors of choice – motivated,
experienced, and dedicated to the highest level of service
in the real estate industry. |
