Princeton Town Topics – Let’s Talk Real Estate – February 22, 2012
HOW TO CHOOSE A REALTOR®
When buying or selling a home, choosing the right REALTOR® is a very important step. Remember, you will be working closely with your REALTOR® throughout a long and complex transaction, so you want to choose someone who is experienced and easy to work with.
To see if a REALTOR® is right for you before you sign a contract, find out how long they have been in the business and what is their average “List Price to Sales Ratio”. Ask them why they feel they are best suited to help you. Have them go over their marketing strategy for your home if you are selling, or their plan to find you a home, if you are buying. Ask them for references. Find out if you can review their contracts before you are required to sign them, and ask them about their fees.
A good REALTOR® will be happy to answer all your questions and will go out of their way to help you through a successful transaction.
