IS YOUR REALTOR THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU?

When looking to purchase a home often times people get a realtor to assist in the search. Many times, they will say that their realtor isn’t really helping them the way they expected, that could be because they didn’t do their research first.

Not knowing that there are different types of Realtors and which is the right one for you can definitely put a damper in your purchase experience. Before hiring a Realtor, it is recommended that you take the time to do your research first. Decide the area of where you want to buy your home, then search for realtors in that specific area. It is so much easier for the buyer to find their dream home if their realtor has knowledge of the area they want to live in. Websites like Zillow.com  and Realtor.com offer links to find a realtor, area specific. They will also state what they specialize in. For example, if you are an investor some will even mention their joy in working with investors. 

A sellers Realtor will often work more to getting the seller to sell at asking price and may not want to bargain with you. A buyer’s realtor will do research to get the best bang for your buck in the area you have specified. If you find a home you like just contacting their realtor also isn’t a bad idea and sometimes they may just want to finalize a deal so they will work with your numbers as well. 

When purchasing a home, it is always great to have the right team working for you! Doing the research will get you to have a wonderful purchasing experience.

-Niria Penton