5 Tips on Finding the Right DC Area Realtor
Whether you own a home in or around Washington DC that you want to sell or you’re relocating to the area, the one thing that you can do to make your experience a better one involves finding the right realtor from the start. Here are five tips for finding the best realtor in DC to suit your unique needs and experiences. Visit: https://www.theestridgegroup.com/
Whether you own a home in or around Washington DC that you want to sell or you’re relocating to the area, the one thing that you can do to make your experience a better one involves finding the right realtor from the start. Here are five tips for finding the best realtor in DC to suit your unique needs and experiences. Visit: https://www.theestridgegroup.com/
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Whe<strong>the</strong>r you own a home in or around Washingt<strong>on</strong> <strong>DC</strong> that you want to sell or you’re relocating to <strong>the</strong> area, <strong>the</strong> <strong>on</strong>e<br />
thing that you can do to make your experience a better <strong>on</strong>e involves finding <strong>the</strong> right realtor from <strong>the</strong> start. Here are<br />
five tips for finding <strong>the</strong> best realtor in <strong>DC</strong> to suit your unique needs and experiences.<br />
#1 – Talk to Recent Clients<br />
If you’re selling a home, talk to o<strong>the</strong>rs who sold <strong>the</strong>ir homes recently. If you’re relocating, ask people <strong>on</strong>line in public<br />
forums who <strong>the</strong>y would recommend. These things are simple enough, but <strong>the</strong>y can go a l<strong>on</strong>g way toward helping you<br />
avoid <strong>the</strong> bad apples. Once you’ve narrowed down <strong>the</strong> choices, be sure to talk to <strong>the</strong> realtor’s recent clients to better<br />
understand <strong>the</strong> processes and what you can expect.<br />
#2 – Check Licenses and Acti<strong>on</strong>s Taken<br />
Individual states – and Washingt<strong>on</strong> CD is no excepti<strong>on</strong> – license real estate agents and take disciplinary acti<strong>on</strong> against<br />
<strong>the</strong>m when necessary. Because it is in <strong>the</strong> local area’s hands, it is also a matter of public record. It should be simple<br />
enough for you to look up each realtor you’re c<strong>on</strong>sidering in order to find out whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y are properly licensed and<br />
whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y have been involved in any disciplinary acti<strong>on</strong>s in <strong>the</strong> past.<br />
#3 – Make Sure They Know <strong>the</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
It’s important that <strong>the</strong> realtor you choose is familiar with <strong>the</strong> entire area whe<strong>the</strong>r you are buying or selling your home.<br />
The locati<strong>on</strong> is a deciding factor when it comes to things like asking price and selling points if you’re selling your home,<br />
and if you’re buying, it’s important that your realtor shows you homes that suit your wants and needs. If you ask for a<br />
particular school district, for example, <strong>the</strong> realtor should show you homes in that district’s area. If you have a specific<br />
budget, your realtor should work hard to help you stay within it.<br />
#4 – Ask About Credentials<br />
Credentialing is important in <strong>the</strong> real estate industry, and <strong>the</strong>re are numerous prestigious credentials that you can<br />
c<strong>on</strong>sider. Some of <strong>the</strong>se include Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), and even<br />
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). If <strong>the</strong> word “<strong>Realtor</strong>” is capitalized, <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> agent is a member of <strong>the</strong> NAR, or<br />
Nati<strong>on</strong>al Associati<strong>on</strong> of <strong>Realtor</strong>s. These are opti<strong>on</strong>al for real estate agents, but those who take <strong>the</strong> time to specialize in a<br />
certain area will often work hard to get <strong>the</strong> credential that applies to <strong>the</strong>m. These individuals must take exams and<br />
prove <strong>the</strong>ir knowledge in order to receive <strong>the</strong> credential, too.<br />
#5 – Check Out Current Listings<br />
Finally, <strong>on</strong>e of <strong>the</strong> best ways to get to know a real estate agent involves taking a look at his or her current listings. The<br />
way a home is presented to potential buyers says a lot about how much that agent truly cares about his or her clients,<br />
how creative he or she is, and <strong>the</strong> types of photographs and listings he or she is willing to create <strong>on</strong> your behalf (or show<br />
you, if you’re buying a home).<br />
Choosing a <strong>DC</strong> realtor can seem daunting due to <strong>the</strong> sheer number of agents in <strong>the</strong> area. However, by following <strong>the</strong> five<br />
tips listed here, it’s possible to narrow down your choices and make <strong>the</strong> right <strong>on</strong>e for your needs – whe<strong>the</strong>r you’re<br />
buying your first house in <strong>the</strong> area or you’re trying to sell.