Looking For A Realtor? Personality Is Important

Homebuyers are out looking for homes. A recent article I read (sorry forgot which publication it was) stated that of the 90% of people who begin their search for a home online over half do not have a Realtor or know one. That means about 45% of the people looking to buy a home do not know or have any experience with a specific Realtor in the area they are looking. So how do they decide among the thousands of us in any one metro area? What questions should they ask? Should they interview multiple agents? Should they sign anything? Where do they start and how do they know if the agent they hire is the right one for them? All questions I remember asking myself when I was looking for my home in Charlotte when I moved here. What do you look for in a Realtor?

First, you want a Realtor that you feel comfortable with. One that your and their personality will mesh and get along. You are going to be out looking at the largest investment you ever make in your life with this person. Don't you want to make sure that you and their personalities are ones that work well together. Some Realtors do not blend well with some buyers. We are all unique and not everyone is a perfect match for one another. With all the choices you have out there; choose one that fits your personality.

You are going to be divulging personal information to your Realtor. How much you can afford, down payment and credit. Make sure you are 100% comfortable with that Realtor before you take those steps with them. It is the largest investment you will make....It is like a saying someone told me when I first got into sales. "We are like a pair of shoes. They are going to try you on. If they like you they are going to buy you'.

Dave diCecco
Realtor/Broker
www.davedicecco.com