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Whether you're ready to sell your home or link
up with someone to show you your dream home, the choice can be tough. How do
you choose the right realtor? How do you find the realtor who understands your
needs and goals? You absolutely need to feel that this is someone you trust,
but ultimately, it comes down to a business choice. Who will best assist you in
making the best deal in what is probably your biggest investment - your home?
Is finding a realtor like dating? Sort of. You need to go through the
awkwardness of friends' recommendations, the interviews and being in an
uncomfortable position when rejecting them, but that's a necessary part of the
process. What should guide your decision? Are you able to talk to them, and
most importantly, do you feel that they are really listening to what you have
to say? If they can't clearly explain their plans for you, will you be
comfortable entrusting a big chunk of your wealth to them? There must be a good
gut feeling about this person, or things won't go well. Being nice and friendly
may just not cut it - you need to be on the lookout for a trustworthy realtor
who can squeeze just a bit extra out of your home's value, or gain the upper
hand in negotiating a purchase.
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