{"id":14981,"date":"2024-11-26T17:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T00:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=14981"},"modified":"2025-03-06T13:28:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T20:28:51","slug":"finding-a-real-estate-agent-you-love-an-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/finding-a-real-estate-agent-you-love-an-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding a Real Estate Agent You Love: An Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/1630\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/content\/campaigns\/media-95185.jpg\" alt=\"Start smart: Take the first steps toward your dream home!\" class=\"wp-image-14662\" width=\"361\" height=\"111\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a plumber or a new printer, many of us do extensive research to find just the right pick to get a job done. When it comes to finding a real estate agent, examining ratings and testimonials is even more crucial: after all, your happiness hinges on their ability to understand and pursue your goals with speed and professionalism. Buying or selling a home is not only a substantial transaction, it can also have a long-term impact on your quality of life\u2014so don\u2019t miss our handy tips for choosing the agent that\u2019s best for you!   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why should I consider using an agent?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If finding a real\nestate agent seems like more trouble than it\u2019s worth, think again. A good agent\ncan provide invaluable expertise on everything from area pricing and target\nbuyers to showings, staging, paperwork and negotiations, helping you navigate\nthe housing market smoothly and successfully. If they do their job well, a real\nestate agent helps ensure that a potentially stress-packed process runs\nseamlessly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s\nthe difference between an agent and a Realtor\u00ae? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to choosing between an agent and a Realtor\u00ae, here\u2019s what you should know.* A real estate agent is a licensed professional who had to pass an exam in order to buy and sell homes on behalf of clients. A Realtor\u00ae is a member of the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae, which is a specific group that has their own set of standards and a \u201cstrict code of ethics,\u201d viewable <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/about-nar\/governing-documents\/the-code-of-ethics\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. Learn more about Realtors\u00ae on this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/about-nar\/when-is-a-real-estate-agent-a-realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to find a real estate agent? Start here. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Narrow down your options <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Type \u201creal\nestate agent near me\u201d into a browser and you\u2019ll immediately be swamped with\nhundreds of smiling headshots and thousands of local options. It can feel\noverwhelming trying to sort through so many choices, but there are several ways\nyou can make the process easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, ask for referrals from friends\nand family. If the people you love enjoyed working with a given agent, there\u2019s\na good chance you\u2019ll have a similar experience. Ideally, you should seek out referrals\nfrom homebuyers that had similarly priced homes and goals; an agent that worked\nwell with a first-time buyer looking for a starter home might not be as\nfamiliar with the needs of a repeat buyer looking to downsize. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also take advantage of free online resources to create a shortlist of candidates. Zillow\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/agent-finder\/real-estate-agent-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Find an agent<\/a>\u201d site shows you top-rated local agents with corresponding testimonials, recent listings and sales in your area, saving you from sifting through countless choices all over the web. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-real-estate-agents\" target=\"_blank\">HomeLight<\/a> is another convenient option for finding a real estate agent. According to their site, they \u201canalyze over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs,\u201d whittling down myriad prospects to two or three cream-of-the crop candidates. HomeLight\u2019s comprehensive agent evaluations include specialty and historical transactions, average length of sale relative to area numbers, number of homes sold in the past six months and in the past year, and how much more or less than the list price the agent usually sells a home for. There\u2019s so much information online that you could spend eternity sorting through it all, but don\u2019t forget to focus on client testimonials. One or two negative reviews could be a fluke, but could be a red flag to steer clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interview at least three real estate agents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve put together a list of top\npotential agents: now it\u2019s time to talk! A face-to-face interview is a\nfantastic way to get a sense of a candidate\u2019s personality, which can be one of\nthe most important factors in choosing the right agent. If you\u2019re all about\nspreadsheets and constant emailing, but your interviewee mentions that their\nprocess tends toward spontaneity, it\u2019s probably not a good match. An interview\nis also helpful in determining how invested a candidate is in winning your\nbusiness. Did they arrive with a polished, professional proposal? If they show\nup without having done any research at all, their level of effort might be an\nindication of how hard (or not) they\u2019ll work for you in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check references <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying or selling a home is a complex\nundertaking, and you need an agent with a proven track record of success. Ask\npotential agents for details on homes they\u2019ve listed and sold in the past year,\nalong with contact information for some recent clients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To gauge if an agent is a good fit for you, consider asking their references the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Overall, how was your experience working with this agent?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What was your favorite and least-favorite part of working with this agent?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How quickly did the agent to respond to phone calls and email?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did the agent listen to what you wanted?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you sold your home, what was the list price and final sale price?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you feel this agent got you the best price possible? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found an agent you can\u2019t wait to work with, make sure you verify that they have a valid license. There\u2019s an easy way to ensure that they\u2019re legitimate: The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO)<\/a>&nbsp;has a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arello.org\/programs\/license-verification\/\" target=\"_blank\">searchable database<\/a> that allows consumers to verify any agent\u2019s license or registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traits to Look for in an Agent <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communication skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s possible you\u2019ll be talking to\nyour agent on a daily basis, and you need to be able to rely on them for clear,\ntimely communication. Find a real estate agent who pays attention to your wants\nand needs and customizes your home search to suit your wish list. When you tell\nyour agent what you&#8217;re looking for in a home, does he or she take notes? If\nnot, this could be your first warning bell. If you say you want a brand-new\nhome with four bedrooms and you&#8217;re constantly touring older three-bedroom homes\nwith outdated kitchens, it could be time to move on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your agent\u2019s\nability to effectively listen and communicate affects far more than your\npersonal experience\u2014it also reveals how they\u2019ll connect with prospective buyers\nand sellers. Are their emails, marketing materials or website rife with\nspelling errors and typos? Is their content useful and easy to understand? If\nan agent can\u2019t clearly articulate the advantages of their own services, will\nthey be able to successfully and persuasively convey the selling points of a\nlisting? Maybe not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Possibly the most important aspect of\nyour agent\u2019s communication skills is their responsiveness. In competitive\nmarkets, waiting 24 hours for an agent to return your call can easily mean\nlosing an in-demand listing or a qualified buyer. An agent you can depend on to\ntake quick, decisive action is one that could make the difference between\nsnagging your dream home or being left disappointed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knowledge of the area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it helps to feel like you&#8217;ve\nfound an agent you can trust, but enlisting cousin Steve might not be the way\nto go if he usually works in another part of town or sells an entirely\ndifferent kind of property. Knowing the area is more than plugging coordinates\ninto a GPS. Real estate agents that specialize in one city or neighborhood will\nbe equipped with important information that can be vital in your decision\nmaking. Anyone can find a listing online and bring you from point A to point B;\nwhat you need is someone who knows a community&#8217;s school districts, understands\nthe lifestyle and can identify if a home is fairly priced before you ever walk\nin the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time and attentiveness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An experienced, \u201crock star\u201d agent may\nsound appealing, but make sure he or she has enough time to devote to your home\nsearch. Going with a celebrated real estate agent with an impressive client\nlist might not be the right fit for you, especially if you&#8217;re a first-time\nhomebuyer and you find yourself competing for time with million-dollar clients.\nDon&#8217;t be afraid to ask how many other clients the agent has and how quickly he\nor she can typically respond if you see your potential \u201cdream home\u201d hit the\nmarket. Who knows? An up-and-coming agent with drive and a smaller client set\nmight be a better option. Be sure to find out whether your agent works in real\nestate part- or full-time, as this is another indicator of how much effort they\ncan dedicate to your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing savvy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not unreasonable to expect the\nreal estate agent that you&#8217;ve chosen to sell your home to give you the rundown\non their marketing and sales strategy. Is your agent active on social media?\nHow do they plan to maximize your listing&#8217;s exposure? Has he or she done their\nhomework to price the home competitively? Be sure to ask the tough questions\nand make sure you&#8217;re comfortable with the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More interview questions to use:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>How many sales did you close this year?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many homes have you sold in my area? Were they in a similar price range to my home?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many of those homes sold at or near the list price?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is your marketing strategy for a home like mine?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you use a professional photographer or&nbsp;home stager?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How long do you think it will take to sell my home?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who is my target buyer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you work in real estate full-time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much of your business comes from referrals?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What kind of contract do you offer? What happens if I\u2019m unhappy with our working relationship?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you\u2019re buying a home, consider these questions:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>How familiar are you with the areas or neighborhoods I\u2019m interested in?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How often will you send me new listings that match what I\u2019m looking for?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you recommend other professionals I\u2019ll need, such as a&nbsp;home inspector?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How long does the typical buying process take with you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you attend each home inspection? (Agents who attend home inspections can ask the home inspector detailed questions directly; this information can help them negotiate a lower price.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is your sale-to-list ratio for your last 10 transactions? (This number can be a good clue as to how well an agent negotiates.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a real estate agent that\u2019s effective, empathetic and excited to discover your dream home is crucial when you\u2019re ready to move. Even <em>before<\/em> you find your agent though, it\u2019s helpful to do a bit of browsing and figure out what you\u2019re looking for in a new home. If your \u201cmust-haves\u201d include smart floor plans, open layouts and lots of designer details, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this is the perfect place to start your search<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want some more resources about the homebuying process? Check out these great posts! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"Hire%20a%20Real%20Estate%20Agent%20or%20Sell%20It%20Yourself?\" target=\"_blank\">Hire a Real Estate Agent or Sell It Yourself?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a href=\"\/blog\/sell-your-home-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">How to Sell Your Home: A Checklist<\/a>  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/4-things-a-real-estate-agent-can-do-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\">4 Things a Real Estate Agent Can Do for You (Other Than Show Homes!)<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cross-sell\">\n  <div class=\"cs-content-new\">\n     <div class=\"u-width-30 cs-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-img u-width-100 cs-guide-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/content\/globalmedia\/media-5097.webp\" alt=\"First-time homebuyer guide\"><\/a>\n     <\/div>\n     <div class=\"u-width-70 cs-content\">    \n       <h4>Take the guesswork out of homebuying!<\/h4>\n       <p>Our free <em>First-time Homebuyer Guide<\/em> is filled with tips to help you navigate your homebuying journey.<\/p>\n       <p class=\"m-top-40\"><a class=\"btn-rah\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your free guide<\/a><\/p>\n     <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- <h2><\/h2><div class=\"guide-crossSell crossSell\">\n<h2>A crash course on mortgages<\/h2>\n<p>Don't know an FHA from an ARM? 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