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Frequently Asked Question: There Are So Many Real Estate Agents... How Do I Pick One?

Frequently Asked Question: There Are So Many Real Estate Agents... How Do I Pick One?

Q: I am looking for a house now, but I'm in my lease until May 31st. I'm a first time buyer and I have no idea how to pick a real estate agent.

A: One way to find a real estate agent is to ask your friends and relatives who they have used in the past and have provided the greatest service. Word of mouth recommendations are usually a great way to find a real estate agent.

Another way would be to attend a number of Open Houses in the area you want to purchase a home. That way, you have an opportunity to speak with real estate agents and find those who may be a good fit for you.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 87% of the buyers start their home search online. So, another way would be to Google homes for sale and real estate agents in the area you want to purchase and see whose individual names come up in the top rankings. Those real estate agents who come up in the top rankings in Google for the area that you want to purchase a home are effectively marketing their real estate services and listings, and may be good choices as they are probably the most active real estate agents for that area.

Or, you can come here to ActiveRain and search for real estate agents in the area that you want to buy a home. There are many excellent real estate agents here on ActiveRain. Those real estate agents who are actively blogging about the real estate market in the area you want to buy a home will most likely come up in the top rankings in Google as well.

 

Lew Corcoran
Licensed Real Estate Professional

Best Choice Real Estate Services
133 Turnpike St, South Easton, MA 02375
Phone Toll-Free: (800) 984-3341

Serving Easton MA and the Surrounding Area

 

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3 commentsLew Corcoran • January 28 2010 05:41AM