Tips On Choosing A Santa Barbara Realtor

By Patrice McCoy


Buying a house is often an emotional process for many people, there is too much excitement. There is nothing wrong with celebrating; however, buyers tend to make impulsive decisions. Choosing a qualified Santa Barbara realtor to help you negotiate is very important. There are numerous mistakes and assumptions that people make when choosing agents, this article will take a look at some of them.

Most people do not treat the search for an agent with the seriousness it deserves. Often people rely on the recommendations of friends without taking time to screen the agents. Thinking that all agents are equal because they underwent similar training could not be further from the truth. A good realtor will help you find a home at a price that you can afford or assist you in selling your house at the best price possible.

This automatically tells you that you cannot simply pick a phone book and choose a realtor. There are various qualities you need to consider to help you pick the right one. Once you meet an agent, you should be in a position to assess how aggressive he is. Enthusiasm is an important element to have; in some cases it can even beat experience. New agents are often very determined to make a sale, and they may even outdo older ones who have been in this business for a longer period of time.

Comparison shopping is the best way to search for a realtor. Many people get desperate and settle on an agent simply because they accept their price. Remember that if you want to sell your property at a high price you will need to be patient. Take time to talk to a few agents before you make a final decision.

When interviewing a realtor, one of the questions you are likely to ask is the number of houses he has sold in the past year. It is possible for an agent to list many houses, yet sell very few. Do not get blinded by the listings. Ensure that you ask how many of these properties were actually sold and how long it took to make the sales.

Most agents will try to sell themselves to you by the number of listings they have made. Remember that an agent can have very many listings and very few sales. Again, the houses may have been on the listing for a very long period of time. Timing is very important when it comes to real estate deals. Ensure that you carefully look at these issues.

It is important to consider the amount of commission the agent is making. However, do not necessarily go for realtors who get less commission. This could imply that the level of motivation is low. Again, they must meet costs such as advertising which require money.

Buying or selling property is a very important decision. In most cases the funds you are using are hard earned and accumulated over many years. In this light, you must choose an agency that you can trust. The realtor must honor his fiduciary duty to act in confidence. He must disclose all the information about the property, whether good or bad. It is thus important for you to enlist the services of a reputable Santa Barbara realtor.




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