A really good real estate agent will manage these tasks and activities for a client. How does yours measure up?
For Buyers:
- Ask you about homeownership needs and hopes
- Recommend a mortgage broker
- Get you pre-approved
- Talk about schools
- Give you feedback on neighborhoods
- Help you find a home
- Help you pick an inspector
- Attend the home inspection
- Attend the appraisal
- Stay on top of the mortgage
- Offer help finding contractors
For Sellers:
- Price your home correctly
- Market the home well
For Both:
- Negotiate an offer
- Negotiate home inspection repair requests
- Communicate, communicate, communicate
- Help you prepare to buy or sell
- Tie up any loose ends
- Help you manage emotions
- Follow up to see how the move went
- Keep in touch