Finding the right real estate agent for you means a lot more than securing the services of someone who knows the market. Your agent needs to know you.
Why? Because your goal is hiring a real estate agent isn’t to find an agent at all. It’s to find a home that’s right for you and your family. That’s personal—deeply personal. An agent who only cares about getting the deal done and making a commission isn’t interested in profiting you and your family; they’re only interested in making a profit.
So, when you’re deciding on an agent, be as picky about them as you’re going to be about picking your house. If Agent Rhonda is asking for your business, ask yourself:
- Did Rhonda start by asking questions about us or touting her own credentials?
- Does Rhonda care enough about us to work within our budget instead of pushing the most expensive possible properties?
- Who has Rhonda worked with in the past? What do those buyers and sellers have to say about her?
- How long have you been in this market (reveals her knowledge but also ability to work with people)?
- What kind of home do you really think fits us?
- What are some of your best real estate experiences?