{"id":77808,"date":"2014-06-30T09:21:49","date_gmt":"2014-06-30T13:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ewmrealestate.com\/blog\/?p=77808"},"modified":"2015-03-24T18:27:38","modified_gmt":"2015-03-24T18:27:38","slug":"4-tips-for-hiring-the-right-real-estate-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ewmrealestate.com\/blog\/4-tips-for-hiring-the-right-real-estate-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Hiring the Right Real Estate Agent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewmrealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/real-estate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-77811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ewmrealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/real-estate.jpg\" alt=\"real estate\" width=\"399\" height=\"299\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thinking about moving and buying a new house? Making the right decisions and going through all the hassle of completing the paperwork by yourself can be a pretty daunting task. Especially since buying a home can be one of the most stressful times in your life.\u00a0\u00a0One thing that can help make this transition easier is to hire a great real estate agent.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you find \u201cthe cream of the crop\u201d when hiring a real estate agent because he\/she will have to:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1- Be truthful about the price:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many agents like to do lots of sugarcoating or sell you based on the price you would like to pay without thinking if:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The seller will approve the price<br \/>\n\u2022 Your bank will approve the sales price<\/p>\n<p>*If your agent wants to earn your trust, he\/she should start by telling you the most accurate price for the house. Have them do a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) for you to determine the home\u2019s market value.\u00a0 A CMA uses similar, recently sold homes called comparables that are near the home to be purchased or sold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2- Negotiation\u2026Negotiation\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you feel your agent is a bit \u201csoft\u201d when negotiating prices with you, most likely your agent will be weak when negotiating with the seller to get you and your family a better price. \u00a0Hire an agent who knows what the fair market value is and is better able to negotiate for it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3- Understand and respect your agenda:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are all set to move, most likely you planned it around the date of a new job or school year. \u00a0If that\u2019s the case, your agent should help facilitate your moving, so that everything goes according to plan and the process runs smoothly.\u00a0 Be sure to review your timeline together and discuss any issues that may delay a closing.\u00a0 Finding someone you feel comfortable with is important.\u00a0 Open and honest communications will be key towards a positive experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4- Find a house you love<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A house is a place to build memories, relax, and enjoy. \u00a0This important decision could determine where you live for the next 5 to 50 years of your life. If your agent is a professional one, he\/she will focus on your wants, needs and goals first rather than the dollars generated by the sale.\u00a0 Finding a great agent who is knowledgeable with the negotiation and communication expertise you\u2019ll need will ensure you not only find the home of your dreams but have a seamless experience as well.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about moving and buying a new house? Making the right decisions and going through all the hassle of completing the paperwork by yourself can be a pretty daunting task. 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