The best choice of agent in 22315 in Fairfax County for you is not always the one with the most sales under his or her belt, and does not have be the friend of a friend.
Your best choice in 22315 in Fairfax County gets real estate for sale in Fairfax County, and knows real estate on the market in 22315.
You are a unique individual with unique needs. Some buyer clients don't plan on selling. Others need to move in 4 years. Some shoppers want to be near the Metro. Some buyers have credit issues. Realtors are like home buyers, real estate agents have different levels of patience and skills.
Here's how I think you should pick the dream Realtor for you when you're buying in 22315:
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- Check out real estate agent referrals. — I like Angie’s List because I know that Angie’s List voice verifies each review. You can also see if the agent or brokerage has any awards for client satisfaction.
- Talk to multiple agents — There is no one-size-fits-all. I know that I'm not the agent for every buyer. Take a moment to interface to me on the phone. If I can't help you, I can point you toward a Realtor who is more suited to your needs.
- It's important that you get along well with your real estate professional. — Professional expertise is an important criterion when choosing a real estate agent in Fairfax County. You want a Realtor that “gets you”.
- Ask the real estate agent his/her process for finding townhouses. — When picking a agent, ask how they search for residences. Some real estate professionals have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s right for you, not what’s right for your real estate professional. So make sure the Realtor is willing to search high and low to find the right home for you. That includes using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as their own personal network.
- Find out more about your representation agreement. — The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all licensed agents to sign a representation agreement before showing properties or having material discussions about a specific pied-a-terre. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. This advice is heavily used for a reason. Some representation agreements describe a rebate paid to the purchaser at closing. (Nesbitt Realty offers rebates.) You'll want to read the fine print to make sure that this rebate isn't pulled away at the last minute.
