Check on the internet about the school district where your kids will be going to school. Your kids need to attend schools in a good school district.
- Choosing the right real estate agent is as important as securing a loan to buy your dream home. Obviously, not all agents are the same; an agent that works for a well known real estate company like Century 21 or a Coldwell Banker is not necessarily the best agent for you. Yes, there are experienced agents at large and small companies. There are many benefits of working with an experienced agent.
- A good real estate agent is more than a sales person; a good real estate agent is experienced, knowledgeable, patient, courteous, and a good listener. A good agent make customer satisfaction their number one priority and put their customers' needs before their own The ideal agent will also be able to answer your questions; however, if he or she doesn't have an answer to a question, the agent would be honest and tell you that he or she will get the answer for you within a reasonable time.
- Where do you find the right agent? You may find good potential agents at open houses, online, newspaper, referral, a friend, and co-worker. By going to open houses, you can meet real estate agents in a non-threatening working environment. You can interview them on the spot. Also, collect business cards and make notes on them.
- Here are a few questions you may ask a potential agent. Have you sold any houses before, do you have at least two satisfied customers, can I call at least 2 of your previous clients? What's your commission? If you're selling, you may ask “how will you market my house.” Ask the prospective real estate agent what they'll do to sell your home. Not all agents work the same way. Some agents will advertise your property and spread the word to other agents they know. Others will just add your property to the MLS (Multiple Listing Service, a directory of homes for sale) and wait for calls to come in.
- If you're thinking about selling your home, go to a few open houses and pay attention to how the agent is showing the home. Is he or she is polite, informative, appear knowledgeable, or scared?
- The commission paid to agents varies; most agents charge a percentage of the sale price, which usually comes from the seller. The average commission they usually charge is about 4% to 6%. The agent's broker usually gets 50% of the commission. As a seller, you can also negotiate to pay a lower commission.
Conclusion
With the benefits of the internet and print media, there's no reason why a home buyer or seller should be in the dark. Buyers and sellers should start educating themselves today.
