Top 7 Tips When Hiring a Calgary Realtor
Listing your property and getting it sold are considerable personal milestones to undertake, so hiring a Calgary realtor who can help you negotiate such decisions is essential. Here are 7 tips to make the process as simple and efficient as possible:
1. Make hiring a Calgary realtor a business decision.
Selling your property is a major life event so do it right the first time. Hence, find someone who’ll look out for your interests. More importantly, take all the time you need to Google reputations and ask around.
2. Tap into network referrals.
The best realtors can be found through one of their satisfied clients. Talk to them about their experiences in hiring a Calgary realtor, how they chose one, their subsequent dealings, and if they will use the same realtor again.
3. Interview several realtors before choosing.
When hiring a Calgary realtor, meet with several and ask about their memberships in MLS and realtor associations, number of homes sold, and how they’ll represent you. Acquiring such details will give you perspective on how a particular realtor thinks and works so you can see how you will fit together.
4. When hiring a Calgary realtor, beware of those who give the highest selling price.
Realtors work on commission so they would want more listings under their belt. Some will say anything to get you to sign with them. If you receive an estimate that sounds too good to be true, it most likely is. Such a situation is colloquially known by insiders as “buying your listing”—the price is very attractive but it is also the quickest road to getting your listing frozen in the market. Likewise, beware of those who will say all the right things. They may change their tune once you sign with them.
5. Hire a creative, tech-savvy realtor.
Home buyers these days turn to the Internet first to search for property. It is quick, available 24/7, and done in the comforts of home. Hiring a Calgary realtor who lists your property on his website, participates in online real estate forums, and markets on social media is probably the best thing you can do. They will place your property where your buyers can find you.
6. Choose an experienced and full time realtor.
A moonlighting realtor can be licensed for years, but your property might be the first they will be selling. Hiring a Calgary realtor who’s experienced and works full time is a guarantee to getting your money’s worth. They know the market thoroughly, have the savvy to negotiate the best deals for you, and knows where and how to market your listing—unlike moonlighters who will probably squeeze in your open house between carpools and dinner. Your listing needs attention to get it sold promptly and is something that moonlighters might not have.
7. Be careful of highly successful realtors.
If you end up hiring a Calgary realtor with a busy practice, you might get passed on to assistants after signing. If so, clarify who handles what, who responds to communications, markets your house, and assists in open houses. You will have to find these details out for yourself to get the service you have paid for.
Those are just a few basic, but important details to remember when considering a Calgary realtor. Good luck!
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Author Bio:
Bryon Howard is a top-producing real estate agent with Re-Max House of Real Estate in Calgary, Alberta. He is in love with his high school sweetheart, is an enthusiastic Dad & crazy about endurance sports. To learn more about Bryon and his real estate tips, head on over to his website.
