MISTAKE#3 SHOTGUN SHOPPING, AKA WORKING WITH TOO MANY REAL ESTATE AGENTSTypically, the home buying process goes something like this: You pick up a few newspapers. look throught the ads, see a few interesting homes, drive through the neighborhoods, and then you end up calling the agent who advertised the house.
Before you know it, you have called on several houses, therefore, you suddenly have several real estate agents trying to find homes that fit your needs and desires. By doing so, you have selected your realtor by default. This is a huge mistake.
The preferable way to go about finding the best home for you is to choose one agent and have them show you homes that match your criteria. The truth of the matter is this: All real estate agents have access to the exact same information. The Multiple Listing Service provides the same descriptions of homes to every agent, so choosing an agent based on a house they just happen to advertise is doing yourself a major disservice.
The question then becomes how you choose an agent. How do you know who is good? Well look for indicators of success. The quality of an agent's marketing will often be indicative of their quality as an agent. Start by asking for a copy of their personal brochure. Do they have one? Does it tell you who they are rather than simply provided a laundry list of accomplishments and designations that you can't decipher anyway?
Look for a personality match. Remember, all agents have access to the same list of houses for sale, so the most important aspects of their service will be your needs. That's why a face-to -face meeting is usually best at this point.
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Bryan VogtStrano & Associates, Realtors® - GMAC Real Estate
(618) 355-5824
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Bryan Vogt @ 11:19 AM
