When
you’ve
decided
to
buy
or
sell
your
home,
one
of
the
first
steps
you
should
consider
is
choosing
your
REALTOR®.
Just
as
you
would
choose
your
doctor
or
attorney
with
care,
you
should
also
carefully
select
the
person
you’ll
trust
to
help
you
through
one
of
the
largest
transactions
of
your
life.
- Consider
the
advice
of
family,
friends,
and
co-workers
who
have
recently
had
successful
transactions.
One
of
the
best
sources
of
information
is
a
well-advised
referral.
- View
a
‘listing
presentation’
from
several
different
agents.
A
listing
presentation
will
provide
information
on
a
REALTORS®
experience,
education,
successes,
areas
of
expertise,
and
marketing
strategies.
-
If
a
REALTOR®
has
a
website
or
a
company
site,
log-on
and
explore
it.
You
can
often
get
a
feel
for
a
company
or
agent’s
‘personality’
by
their
Internet
presence.
-
Find
out
what
designations
each
agent
has.
Many
REALTORS®
have
taken
continuing
education
courses
to
receive
professional
designations
certifying
their
specialty
in
a
given
area.
Ask
questions!
In
order
to
make
an
informed
decision,
learn
everything
you
can
about
potential
agents.
Some
commonly
asked
questions
include:
- Are
you
a
REALTOR®?
- How
long
have
you
been
in
real
estate
and
is
your
license
active
and
in
good
standing?
- What
do
you
know
about
this
area
and
what
have
you
listed
or
sold
in
this
neighborhood
lately?
- What
is
the
average
days
on
the
market
for
your
listings?
- What
is
your
list
price
to
sale
price
ratio?
- What
is
your
standard
length
of
listing?
- Can
I
have
a
copy
of
your
marketing
plan?
- Does
my
home
need
any
repairs?
- At
what
price
would
you
market
my
home?
Ask
for
and
check
references.
Don’t
sign
a
buyer’s
or
seller’s
agreement
too
quickly.
Be
careful
in
choosing
your
REALTOR®
and
make
sure
you
go
with
someone
you
feel
comfortable
with
and
can
trust.
Buying
or
selling
your
home
can
be
a
long
process
and
finding
the
right
REALTOR®
can
make
it
much
easier.
Take
your
time
choosing
a
REALTOR®
and
make
sure
you
find
someone
you
can
work
with
for
several
months.
Find
an
professional
you
can
trust
and
work
comfortably
with
and
the
benefits
will
be
endless!
Click
here
to
find
a
Realtor
today!
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