There are a lot of terrific REALTORS, but with almost 2000 just in the Greenville market, you can be sure that not every one is the best choice for you. Resist the urge to hire a REALTOR just because your friend knows them or because you are related somehow. That method used alone can put you on course for a potentially horrible buying or selling experience. There are lots of questions that need to be asked when determining if a particular REALTOR is right for you, but one that quickly gives you some insight into their level of professionalism is:
What real estate education or training clasess have you attended in the last 3 months?
There isn't necessarily any right or wrong answer to this question, but what you want to listen for is how engaged (or how serious) they are in the business of real estate. REALTORs that take their profession seriously never stop taking advantage of the opportunity to learn. Wouldnt it be this type of REALTOR that you would want helping you with one of the most important decisions you'll make during your lifetime?
To get a list of 9 more questions you should ask before hiring a REALTOR, email me at rick@RickStroudWorldwide and put Before You Hire a REALTOR in the subject line.
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