Choosing a Realtor

Finding a local realtor to work with when buying or selling a home can be quite a challenge but not impossible.  Finding a professional real estate agent that is attentive to your wants and needs is important.  This is especially true when looking into a home that fits into your recreational life style such as on a lake or a golf course.  Working with a local realtor that knows the area you are looking in is always a bonus.  This will allow you to focus less on navigating and more on day dreaming of your new home.
The most important thing a buyer can do before meeting with a real estate agent is to meet with a lender to get prequalified.  This will give the agent a starting pointing in determining if they will be able to get you the home of your dreams within your budget.  If it is going to prove to be an unrealistic goal then they can help you by showing you what type of homes around the area are within your budget.
Realtors have access to an interactive database of homes that allows then immediate access to homes that become available on the market.  Many times relationships between different realtors and agencies within the community will share information on homes that are going to become available even before they are on the market.  Finding a realtor with the inside scoop on homes within the area you are seeking is invaluable.
Sellers meeting with agents for the first time should ensure they are prepared with key information like when updates to the home were performed, recent upgrades, and financial information in regards to the mortgage pay off, taxes, and such.   The goal for an agent selling a home is to market your home and give you ideas how to increase the value or how to arrange the home in a better manner to draw more attention to areas that are important.
A good realtor will start talking about and drawing interest to your home the minute they know you are interested in selling.  This will help draw attention to your home.  Finding a buyer for your home without having to waste time listing and showing it day after day is every realtor and sellers dream.  The amount of stress that goes along with keeping your home in shape to show it at a moment’s notice can be quite overwhelming after a few weeks.
No matter if you are looking to buy or sell finding a professional real estate agent that understands your end goal is invaluable.  It is important to work directly with an agent that you can easily communicate with during both processes.   This allows the entire process to proceed seamlessly and with any luck quickly.
Learn more about C21 Lady of the Lakes Realtors and the numerous services they offer including: buying a new home, selling a home, or renting a home at www.ladyofthelakes.com.  To contact one of our real estate agents call call 734-426-6060 today.