Working With an Agent |
Sure you can do your home search yourself. But Why? |
| With an experienced Dawson Ford Garbee
Sales Associate at your side, finding the perfect home is easier,
faster and a lot more fun. A good Realtor® can show you
more suitable properties, offer valuable advice, and coach you
through the entire home buying process. And you'll save time.
Yet many buyers still spend endless hours poring through classified
ads, driving all over town, and viewing dozens of unsuitable
properties - simply because they haven't connected with a Realtor®.
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| Some people think that if they have several
agents looking for homes on their behalf, they'll find a house
more quickly. Like most relationships, the buyer-agent relationship
thrives on communication, loyalty and trust. By working exclusively
with one agent, you'll improve both the process and the results. |
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| Finding the Right Sales Associate
For You |
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| Chemistry is important. So are credentials.
Above all, you'll want an experienced agent who has the resources
of a leading real estate firm behind him or her - a firm such
as Dawson Ford Garbee. |
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| Some helpful hints on finding
and working with a Realtor®. |
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- Ask friends, family members, neighbors or co-workers for
referrals.
- Trust your intuition.
- Share with your Sales Associate as much as possible about
your lifestyle, tastes, needs and dreams for your home.
- Focus your search on a few geographic areas.
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| Plus ask her or him some of the
following questions: |
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How well do you know the area(s)
that interest me?
An agent who knows the area or neighborhood you are interested
in is extremely beneficial to you. |
How many other buyers and
sellers do you currently represent?
You want an agent who will give you personalized attention,
answer your calls quickly and communicate with you often. Keep
in mind that busy, experienced agents are the most effecient. |
Will you handle all aspects
of my transactions or will you delegate some tasks to an Administrative
Assistant?
If you choose to work with a busy agent, a knowledgeable assistant
can be very helpful when you have questions or need immediate
attention. |
Will you give me a list of
homes you sold in the last 12 months?
Contact some clients that have worked with the agent and ask
them about their experience. The list should contain addresses,
property types, names of sellers or buyers, sale date and price.
Ask the agent for testimonials from satisfied customers. |
