How To Look For A Realtor Prescott Valley AZ

By Freida Michael


Selling your house can take much of your time and attention. You can find a realtor Prescott Valley AZ who can do the nitty gritty of this task for you. There are many real estate agents out there who can help you and it is important to find the right one who fits correctly to sell your property.

Narrowing down your choices is the first step in the process of finding a good agent. Start by getting recommendations from family and friends, and also look online. It is important to take the time to compile a list of potential agents.

Once you have identified your top contenders, locate he clients of these real estate agents. Know and solicit their past experiences dealing with this agent. If they had problems with this agent, know what kind of problems. If they say positive things about the agent, maybe he can cite examples, which other clients can corroborate. Remember that the person you are looking for will help you sell one or your precious possessions - it is important to know his credibility and work ethics.

Look into your potential agents qualifications. There boards in each state that license and discipline agents. Check in with your state's board to find out if the person you are considering is licensed and if there has been any disciplinary action or complaints against them. You can also look online to see if the information is there.

Find out if your potential agent has ever gotten any awards. The Realtor of the Year award, for example, which is handed out by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is one such honor. The recipient of this award has been judged by fellow peers to be outstanding in the field.

Understand the letters linked with their names. These acronyms will tell you of their specialization. Those with CRS or Certified Residential Specialist in their names mean that they are knowledgeable in handling residential real estate. On the other hand, ABRs or Accredited Buyer's Representative, have represented purchasers in a transaction well. SRES or Senior Real Estate Specialist has completed a special training which involves helping senior citizens, or people aged fifty and above, in the real estate business, meaning the person has completed special training aimed at helping people in their 50s. Agents who formally pledged t support the ethics of the National Association of Realtors is awarded the right to display a capital R beside their name.

Know the agent's past deals and personal history. Know how long he has been in the industry and if he has a good track record. It would be great if this person has been working as a real estate agent for five years. It means they are experience enough to handle a big account. Online, or in their website, you can also check the agents' current listings, focus and price range.

Selling your house or finding a new area to live can be a stressful process. A good real estate agent will do everything in his or her power to make the process less painful as possible for you. It's vital to find an agent who is good for your needs.




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