Finding the Best Real Estate Professional
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Finding the Best Real Estate Professional
Finding the right real estate professional requires doing a little research and asking a few questions. You need to know everything about the selling process. What is the marketing strategy? What kind of advertising will be done? Is the REALTOR® capable and willing to communicate effectively? Can the REALTOR® effectively present and sell the less-noticeable assets of the property?
Real estate professionals also need to be knowledgeable about the community. They need to have a feel for the history of the area and the approximate price that people will be willing to pay. Also, real estate agents should know what the competition is and how much it will affect
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your sale.
NEVER choose a REALTOR® on price alone. Remember that a REALTOR® cannot magically raise the selling price of the house. Consider the buyer. The purchaser won't willingly pay too much; it's most likely that he or she will do research on the market and try to find the best product for the best price. The facts simply cannot be changed, no matter which REALTOR® you select. In spite of these unchangeable factors, the REALTOR® you select must still be diligent and knowledgeable.
If your property does not elicit attention within several weeks, the cause can most likely be attributed to one of these three factors: location, condition, and price. The location obviously cannot be changed. You should
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TODAY'S NEWS:
A wealthy developer vowed Friday to open a rival newspaper unless he can bid against a former governor for control of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News.
Landmark Properties, in a venture with Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, LLC, announced today the start of construction on a 774 bed student cottage development in Tucson, Arizona.
WINNIPEG , Feb. 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: AX-UN.TO - News) ("Artis" or the "REIT") announced that its trustees have declared its regular monthly cash distribution ...
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consider examining the conditioning of your property and reevaluating the marketing strategy. Ask your REALTOR® to offer an explanation of the competition and your pricing strategy.
(c) Copyright 2005 Madan Ahluwalia. All rights reserved.
About the Author
Madan “Raja” Ahluwalia is an Attorney at Law & Realtor. Raja offers his clients a counseling-based approach to home buying, where the client’s long-term goals are the most important consideration. He possesses a thorough understanding of the market and trends, based on years of involvement in real estate. He provides expert insights and helps clients understand timing, pricing and financing issues. Contact Raja at raja@kw.com or 650.430.4023.
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