Your best choice in Springfield, Virginia might not have a brand new car, and is not always the one with the most sales under his or her belt.
Your best choice in Springfield, Virginia wants to work hard to find you the place of your dreams, and helps point out the benefits as well as the flaws of fascinating townhouses.
There are potential pitfalls in every transaction. Some buyer clients want to be near the Metro. Some home hunters need help selling their current home in addition to buying a new townhouse. Some home buyers have credit issues. In the same way that each buyer is unique, real estate agents have different personality traits and accomplishments.
Here's how I think you should select the perfect real estate agent for you when you're purchasing a abode like 7015 Leebrad St in Fairfax County:
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- Check out Realtor 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 Realtors — The Realtor you choose should be able to clearly understand your needs. I once saw a statistic that 84% of home buyers in Northern Virginia choose the first Realtor they contact. This means one of two things. Either most people are choosing wisely the first time, or they're just rushing into things without weighing all options. Probably a little of both.
- Don't under estimate the value of likability. — Interpersonal skills are as important as professional skills. We all have unique personalities, and that's the way it should be. But when working with someone professionally, if helps if their personality “meshes” well with your own.
- Find out how they identify. — When picking a Realtor, ask how they find townhouses. Some agents have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s ideal for you, not what’s ideal for your real estate agent. So make sure the real estate professional is willing to search high and low to find the perfect home for you. That includes using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as their own personal network.
- The devil is in the details. — The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all licensed agents to sign a representation agreement before showing properties or having material discussions about a specific townhouse. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. Some representation agreements describe hidden administrative fees of $500 to $1000 that you must pay at closing. (Our does not.) It's critical that you examine all documents during the home buying process, and that includes your agent's representation agreement.
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