transactions. • Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN): Completed additional training for handling tough negotiations in real estate transactions. Similarly, if you choose to use a real estate agent who’s also a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, it will be a advisable and a bonus. However, ensure they have credentials that are relevant to your need(s).
RESEARCH LICENSING
Your state will have a license board for all active REALTORS® and agents, which you can easily access. You will also be able to see their contact information, disciplinary actions, complaints, or any other information that you’ll need to help influence your decision—especially since most of the information is now posted online.
GIVE THE “WHAT ELSE” TEST
A good agent will know about all the other properties for sale in the area. Also, a good agent always does their research regarding the current market, and those homes that are out there for the taking. In short, you want an agent who’s an expert of the current market, and someone who always stays on top of things.
RESEARCH THEIR BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Learning the type of market presence that a real estate agent has is the best way to figure them out. Ideally, you’re going to want an agent who constantly follows the real estate markets, and who understands which types of homes and amenities are available within your price range. You can unearth this information by asking them.
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