I am Peter Thompson, My goal is to take the mystery out of the home buying and mortgage process, and help home buyers understand their options.

Finding the right Realtor

A good Realtor can help you a lot. But how do you find the right Realtor for you. Most people know someone who sells real estate. For a lot of people it’s a side job where they can make good income while working part time. But buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life. It’s important to find a professional agent who will work well with you, negotiate effectively and be able to handle all the details all the way through the closing. Here are some questions you need to keep in mind when choosing an agent:

How long have they been selling real estate?

Is this their full time job?

How familiar are they with the area you are looking in?

How many transactions have they had over the last year?

Do they mostly work with buyers, or sellers?

What professional designations have they earned?

Do they sell many homes in your price range?

The best way to find an agent who will work well with you, is through referral, either from someone you know who was pleased with their performance, or from someone in a related business who has direct experience and knows who the quality agents are. Once you find someone you are thinking of working with, another consideration is how comfortable do you feel with them as a person? Until you close on your new home, this will be a close relationship. You need to be able to trust and get along with your Realtor or it will cause friction. You need to know

that they are on your side and working toward your goals.