Looking for an experienced Realtor could be a daunting task. Here are 5 important tips for hiring your next Realtor.
- Experience Matters
One of the first things you should ask would be to find out how many sales have been done in the last 12 months. Lots of Realtors will use their Brokerage or their Team sales but specifically asking their personal sales will help you understand more about their sales results. Experience matters because in a market that can shift quickly you need to trust that they know they are doing.
- Family and Friends Recommendation
Everybody knows somebody who helped someone buy or sell Real Estate. It helps asking around your family and friends if they know of an agent in the area. Las Vegas is a unique city with lots of homes being built and mid century homes. You need to find an agent who is well versed in the area and knows the city really well.
- 3rd Party Websites
Using websites like Realtor.com, Zillow, Google and Yelp will help you read the latest reviews of an agent. Most agents dont always push for clients to write reviews but if you want to read more about an agent or look up their stats that is a great way to start. Its always a good idea to look at their personal website as well. You can learn a lot about a Realtor by their website.
- Interview
When you have found 3 or 4 Realtors that you like then I would set up a time and meet with them. One of the worst things you can do is ask a Realtor right off the bat “what is their commission”. Most Agents will not discuss this information without learning more about your home and more about you! During this interview you find out more information about them and if they give you that “feeling”.
- Expectations
Have a clear understanding of what they are going to do. If the plan is to sell your home find out how much it will cost, what your netted number is based off the sales price. What they are going to do to get your home sold. Will they do a video, will they have drone shots taken, professional photographer and so on. If you are going to have them help you buy a home questions to ask is when will you be able to show me houses? How much notice do you need to show me a house? Do you work certain hours? Do you charge a transaction fee, if so how much?
Knowing these 5 simple things will help you find a great Realtor in Las Vegas! If you are in the process of looking for an Agent then we would love to interview for the job of helping you Sell or Buy your next home. Please feel free to contact us anytime at 702-550-9415
