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You’ve heard friends and family rave about their real estate agents, and seen some advertising at local events. Now, you’re doing your research.👏 You’ll want to start by narrowing down that 3 million number, which is surprisingly easy. (Just keep reading.) Then, you’ll want to focus on vetting the ones you’ve narrowed down, including those referrals from friends and family. So, without further adieu, the first of two steps to find the real estate agent for you.
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This step centers around going to a searchable database of real estate agents, so you’ll want to do that. For this example, we’re using Realtor.com’s Find an agent® Database (not a paid promotion, just a good place to start). Simply enter the zip code of the area you’re wanting to buy in the search bar. This should give you anywhere from a handful to a few hundred agents to choose from in your area. Having someone who knows the local market is big, and this gets you a few steps closer.
You can also use the filters on the site to select qualities you’re looking for—a few important ones on the Find an agent® Database are…
This ensures the agents you’re calling work with people buying homes and not just selling them.
The site doesn’t automatically sort by rating, but you can do it manually to see those with the highest ratings first.
For example, under “Other” there are filters for languages spoken.
Now you have a solid list to start from. They’re all experts in your area with good reviews. Now, it’s time to pick a few and start calling (or emailing).
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