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How to pick the right real estate agent

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In our last post we talked about the pre-approval and how the two most important items that any potential home buyer needed to focus on first was their credit and their pre-approval. Assuming all looked good in those areas, the next item to sit down and consider is how to pick the right real estate agent.

A real estate agent is a very important member of your home buying team.

Make sure that you pick the right person for you. Just like any team you are on, you want to ensure that the real estate agent as a member of that team gives you good balance and improves your experience. Do not just choose the first one you meet. Just like with your lender search make sure you do your due diligence. Ask your network for recommendations. If you already have a Lender ask them, go to open houses and talk with the realtors there and do some online reconnaissance.  A bad agent or a good agent who does not match well with your personality can really make the home buying experience a struggle, and during a time that is supposed to be fun and exciting it can add a lot of undue stress.

Now that you know how to find the right realtor.

You may be asking yourself what exactly will they do besides drive me around in their car and show me houses?  The answer. A lot.  A great realtor will be your primary advisor through the home process and will not only show you around the neighborhood to look at different homes to buy.

A few items that you should expect from your realtor include showing you homes, advise on the negatives and positives of each home you look at and make sure you do not get in to anything unexpected with a home. They act as a referral source for other parties needed in the process and most importantly they help you negotiate a deal that you feel good about. If at anytime during the home search they are not adding this value or meshing with your personality consider a switch.

With over a decade of experience in mortgage financing, Kory Small has been writing articles since opening his mortgage brokerage in January 2021. Originally from Louisiana, Kory has called Houston home for 24 years and serves Houston and the surrounding areas. With a knack for simplifying difficult concepts, Kory focuses on making the mortgage process simple and efficient. Known for clear communication and top-tier service, he works closely with clients and real estate agents to ensure smooth transactions – whether FHA, VA, Conventional, USDA, Jumbo, Non-QM loans (bank statements, DSCR, asset-based, fix-and-flip) or multiple down payment assistance programs across Texas. Outside of the mortgage world, Kory enjoys cooking using his original seasoning blends, producing music, and spending time with family.

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