A good Nashville real estate agent does the majority of the heavy lifting — from marketing your home, navigating you through important documents you’ll need to sign to helping you find your next abode. It’s a lot of responsibility so you want to make sure he can get the job done.
So, how do you find the right one for you? Here are several helpful tips to consider when choosing a real estate agent.
One word of caution is this: Don’t pick someone so close to you that you can’t have a serious “straight talk” business conversation. You need someone with whom you are not uncomfortable disagreeing. And keep in mind that this person will at some point become quite intimate with your entire financial picture. You are going to be spending a lot of time with your agent so his or her style had better be compatible with yours. Do you need someone easygoing or someone aggressive?
Great Questions When Selecting a Nashville Realtor
- In which neighborhoods do you primarily work? Most agents will cover a few areas specifically
- Will I be working with you directly or handed off to anyone else other than you? If an agent has a team working with them, it’s important to know ahead of time! An agent who works with a great team can capitalize on the skillsets of various individuals, and most good agents will have at least one assistant.
- Do you work full-time or part-time as a real estate agent? A part-time agent might not have the time to dedicate to meeting all your needs.
- How many homes have you closed in my neighborhood? If you’re a seller, this is key!
- How many other buyers are you representing now? How many sellers? Hint: the busiest agents often are the most efficient.
- Is your license in good standing? Always check an agent’s certification before signing a contract!
- How many years of education and experience do you have? Experience and continuing education typically make for better agents, and a pro-active agent who takes more classes might be able to offer special insights.
- Are you also a broker and/or a Realtor or an agent? There’s a difference between a broker and an agent!
- Can you provide me with the names and phone numbers of past clients who have agreed to be references? Insights from past customers can help you learn more about an agent and give you a greater comfort level, and give you an honest look at what to expect.
Picking a Nashville real estate agent is a very key decision in the both the home buying or selling process. There are so many great real estate professionals working out there in Nashville willing to work hard for you, so please consider the advice above as you make your selection.
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