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Ask your friends and neighbors for referrals.Feb 18 '06 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line Ask a friend. Get a referral, read the New York Times Real Estate Section (for New York City).
How should you go about choosing a real estate broker or agent? Don't just sign up with the one who promises you the highest price for you house -- he or she may not be able to deliver on that, and if you have to lower your asking price, that doesn't look good. Similarly, if you're looking to buy, it pays to choose an agent carefully. Here are a few tips: --Ask your friends and neighbors for referrals, if they live in the general region where you're searching. If you don't know anyone in the region where you're looking, contact the Better Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce and ask for the names of several agents who are members. It's good to call at least five of these agents and to meet with at least three. --Interview agents. Ask each one about her background, training, and experience. Ask about homes in the region. See what questions she asks you and how well she listens. See whether you trust her. You're looking for a strong agent with experience and good negotiating skills. Make sure she'll be able to recommend a few settlement lawyers and building inspectors, if you anticipate needing them. Ask to be shown one house. See how the agent shows it to you and how comfortable your rapport is. Is he or she showing you the kind of home you're looking for? Evaluate what kind of information the agent is able to give you. You don't necessarily have to be the one digging up the scoop on local schools and neighborhoods. A good agent might have handouts at the ready, or at least a lot of information stored mentally. --Keep looking. If you don't find someone you like at first, take the time to continue looking. The more agents you check out, the greater the odds that you'll find one you really like who serves you well. --If you are looking in New York City - I would be more than happy to speak with you. I can assist students searching for their first apartment, an executive looking to relocate, or a retired couple seeking the best that Manhattan has to offer. As an Real Estate Salesperson in New York City, my customers are always the priority. “In my previous positions I always received feedback on how polite, professional and courteous I was in helping people solve their computer problems. I now want to take responsibility in finding my clients a home that best fit their price, location, and style, and do this with the highest degree of customer service possible.”  |
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