Whether someone is a first time home buyer or a seasoned seller, buying or selling a home is an important transaction.  A lot of time, money, and effort goes into the home buying and selling process, so it is important to find the right Realtor® for you!  Here are some tips to use when searching for the best Locust Grove Realtor ®.

Contact Several Real Estate Agents For an Interview

There are lots of amazing real estate agents in Locust Grove and the surrounding areas.  You want to find the best Locust Grove Realtor ® that is right for you, and in order to do this, you should interview several agents.  While the internet is a great place to find real estate agents in your area, it is also important to talk to people in person so you can get a better understanding of how each individual agent works.  An interview (here are some questions to ask) is an easy way to learn about a Locust Grove Realtor ®.

Here are some qualities to look for in a great Locust Grove Realtor ®

  • Strong communication skills  A Realtor® spends a lot of time on the phone, sending emails, and answering texts.  You are searching for someone who is prompt in their responses to any questions or requests.  It is always comforting to have a real estate agent that answers the phone or calls you back as soon as possible after you’ve left a voicemail (in a mailbox that isn’t full).    
  • Great listener  A great Locust Grove Realtor ® is representing your best interests in the home buying or selling process.  This means that they know what you are looking for in a home because they have discussed your goals with you and can recall what is important to you.  
  • Supportive  You want to find an agent who is willing to explain the real estate buying and selling process to you, take the time to go through contracts, and answer any questions you have.  You should always feel comfortable asking your Realtor® for more information or to explain a step in the home buying or selling process again.
  • Data Informed Decision Making  A great Locust Grove Realtor ® does homework.  This means that the real estate agent uses data to help you make decisions.   For example, when pricing the home, the real estate agent should have data from similar homes that have recently sold that would support a suggested listing price.  If you are buying a home, then the agent should be familiar with other homes on the market of similar value to support an offer price.

Explore an Realtor’s® Website and Reviews

Check out an agent’s website to learn more about the person.  Read reviews to see experiences of past clients.  

Ask for suggestions

If you are selling a home, a great Locust Grove Realtor ® will be able to share suggestions for ways that you can improve your home’s appeal.  They will also share any challenges (for example, an unconventional floorplan or a noisy main road) that the agent sees with getting your home sold.  A great Realtor® will also share ways to overcome those challenges.

Experience and success in the local market

In real estate, experience is important.  It teaches agents negotiation skills, makes them familiar with unique aspects of the local market, and helps them build and strengthen their skills.  A great Locust Grove Realtor ® is familiar with the local Locust Grove market and the surrounding area.  Whether an agent is just starting out and has completed ten transactions or has been working in the market for years, you want to know that they are able to help their clients reach goals by successfully completing home sale or purchase transactions.

When you are ready to start searching for a great Locust Grove Realtor ®, I am here for you!  Feel free to contact me to set up an interview or just to get some information about the current housing market.