Your best choice in 22181 in Vienna probably isn't a pushy individual and is not necessarily the one with the most years on the job.
The most suitable Realtor can think creatively to make the deal happen, and figure out your needs.
Different buyers are facing different challenges. Some buyer clients are military. Some home hunters love fixer-uppers. Some shoppers are investors. Just like buyers, Realtors have different aptitudes.
Here are some best practices for shopping for the best real estate pro for you when you're purchasing in Vienna:
- Check out real estate professional 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.
- Take a minute to talk to a couple of real estate pros — The Realtor should have time to speak to you. If you pick the most popular real estate professional in 22181, you might find yourself working with a junior associate affiliated with that Realtor. I once saw a statistic that 84% of buyers in Northern Virginia choose the first real estate agent 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 considering the choices. Probably a little of both.
- Don't under estimate the value of likability. — 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. You and your Realtor might be spending a lot of time together.
- Ask the real estate professional his/her process for finding homes. — When choosing an agent, ask how they search for homes. Some agents have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s most suitable for you, not what’s most suitable for your Realtor. So make sure the real estate pro is willing to search high and low to find the best 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 home. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. It doesn't hurt to have a legal counselor take a look at your representation agreement, but usually, that's not necessary. The document is pretty straight forward. Some representation agreements describe a rebate paid to the property hunter 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.
If you need to talk real estate with a real estate agent in Arlington, you won't find a better agent than Will Nesbitt. I believe you’ll discover that Will Nesbitt is personable and easy-to-understand.
