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Shop to Find the Very Best Seller's Agent You Can
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Blog Category: Real Estate Nitty Gritty
Too many sellers seem to assume all agents have similar knowledge and experience, work equally hard, know everything there is to know about selling property, have the resources necessary to mount a good campaign that will attract as many buyers as any other agent would, and will then be a superb negotiator when an offer comes in.
Is it any wonder a seller feels cheated when it turns out their agent didn’t understand the market, took horrible pictures, didn’t have a good online presence, never got showing feedback, and ended up losing them months of time sitting on the market with no action.
Unfortunately, this happens all too frequently. Now, more than ever before, excellent results require excellent and experienced representation.
Want to save yourself heartache when selling your home and maximize your seller net proceeds, too? Interview before you hire. Ask to see the agent’s current listings, ask about their agent feedback program. Ask how many sellers they’ve represented, and how many in the last two years. Ask them what their signage looks like, and exactly how they attract buyers. Ask them pointedly how they negotiate offers.
At the very least, insist your agent know which buyers are likely to be interested in your home and if your property will qualify for a buyer’s home loan. If an agent seems confused or upset by any of these questions, please move on. You owe it to yourself and your net proceeds to find an agent that knows these answers, and cares about your results for you.
The first step to “selling your property right” is to hire the best seller’s agent you can find.
CJ Holmes, real estate investor since 1977, broker since 2005, and market analyst since 2007, has personally handled hundreds of transactions, viewed thousands of properties, and dealt with countless agents. She also owns a portfolio of income producing properties, and has developed unique market analyses to determine and predict price trends. Her focus has been the 9 Bay Area Counties, but the analyses principles apply to EVERY MARKET NATIONWIDE. The buyer-seller motivations, the lender-bank restrictions, and the market dynamics are universal. She can be contacted at (707) 578-5727, cjholmes@cjholmes.com, or www.cjholmes.com.
Shop to Find the Very Best Buyer's Agent You Can
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Blog Category: Real Estate Nitty Gritty
Too many buyers seem to assume all agents have similar knowledge and experience, work equally hard, know everything there is to know about buying property, know all the intricacies of ever-changing lending criteria, and will be able to refer them to reliable service providers like lenders, inspectors, and escrow officers.
Is it any wonder a buyer feels cheated when it turns out their agent led them astray by allowing them to make an offer on a property that couldn’t be bought, or spent money on inspections and appraisals before learning they actually didn’t qualify for the loan?
Unfortunately, this happens all too frequently.Now, more than ever before, excellent results require excellent and experienced representation.
Want to save yourself heartache down the road and thousands of dollars?Interview before you hire. At the least, insist your agent know about property loan criteria (many properties are now un-financeable), what the foreclosure status is of a short sale, what a property is really worth regardless of list price, and if you actually qualify for the loan before you waste your money.
The first step to “shopping right” for your next home is to shop for the best buyer’s agent you can find.
CJ Holmes, real estate investor since 1977, broker since 2005, and market analyst since 2007, has personally handled hundreds of transactions, viewed thousands of properties, and dealt with countless agents. She also owns a portfolio of income producing properties, and has developed unique market analyses to determine and predict price trends. Her focus has been the 9 Bay Area Counties, but the analyses principles apply to EVERY MARKET NATIONWIDE. The buyer-seller motivations, the lender-bank restrictions, and the market dynamics are universal. She can be contacted at (707) 578-5727, cjholmes@cjholmes.com, or www.cjholmes.com.
NMLS - Checking out Your Loan Guy
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If you don’t already know, the Government has strengthened the rules, regulations, testing and other requirements for loan officers. Now they are required to be a member of Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry.Bookmark this site, so you can verify anyone discussing your loan with you is licensed and registered: http://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/.
Other lending changes have been implemented, and more are to come.Subscribe to this blog to stay in the loop.
CJ Holmes, real estate investor since 1977, broker since 2005, and market analyst since 2007, has personally handled hundreds of transactions, viewed thousands of properties, and dealt with countless agents. She also owns a portfolio of income producing properties, and has developed unique market analyses to determine and predict price trends. Her focus has been the 9 Bay Area Counties, but the analyses principles apply to EVERY MARKET NATIONWIDE. The buyer-seller motivations, the lender-bank restrictions, and the market dynamics are universal. She can be contacted at (707) 578-5727, cjholmes@cjholmes.com, or www.cjholmes.com.
