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Best Realtors

Best Realtors

Who do you think are the Best Realtors? Consider their timeliness, willingness to explain transactions, friendliness, knowledge, demeanor, etc.

Realtors Best

I am rather bias on this subject actually. I have only used Caldwell Bankers realty which is the company that I have purchased my house through. I found the willingness to explanations for charges, fees, and paperwork in general to be exceptional. Timeline for my purchase went by very quickly, from first tour of the house till closing was just over 3 weeks. Knowledge on what had to be done was extensive. She saw to it that my home inspection, homebuyers warranty, appraisal, and everything else involved with the purchase and it all went through as soon or smoother than could be expected. She even saw to it that I was able to get the paperwork to and from my loan agent for my financing while I was traveling in Georgia for work. Three thumbs up for overall experience.

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My realtor is also my current landlord. I chose him because of his reputation and also because he allowed us to break our lease early. He also works for Coldwell Bankers, and my experience with them so far has been good. They've been prompt and attentive, and helped us through the buying process with very few hiccups. I would recommend him to anyone who was looking to buy or sell a home.

Realtors Best

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All about real estate agents

Real estate agents are professionals who help in connecting the buyer to the seller. A lot of real estate agents also do rentals wherein they connect tenants to landlords and even maintain the property on the behalf of the landlords. The real estate agents work by linking together the two interested parties and charging a commission for their services. For sales, they charge commission only to the seller but for rentals (I.e. agent managed rentals) the commission is charged to both parties involved in the transaction. Real estate agents generally calculate their fee as a percentage of the selling price (in case of sales) and as part of the rent (for rentals). People, who want to sell/let their property, leave the details of their property with the real estate agent (and in fact, even leave the keys of the house so that the real estate agent can arrange for viewings without them getting into any hassle). The other interested party (I.e. the buyer/tenant), gets access to this information by contacting the real estate agent. That's how the real estate agents become a hub of information.

A lot of home seekers (including real estate investors) use the services of real estate agents not just for getting good deals but also getting them quick. Since real estate agents are probably most familiar with the market situation in their region of operation, it makes sense to approach them to get an idea of the going rate for properties in that region. Real estate agents would generally know the prices of various properties of different types and at various locations in the region.

A property seller can possibly get a few thousands more for his/her property by using the advice received from a good real estate agent. A good real estate agent will also analyse the needs of a home buyer/tenant and provide suggestions on what kind of home could be available to them within their budget. So a good real estate agent will not just throw a list of available properties to the buyer/ tenant but will actually discuss their needs and make a suggestion. This, in fact, works in the favour of real estate agent in two ways. Firstly, if the real estate agent is able to sell the house they get their commission and secondly, if they make the buyer happy too they earn a good reputation (and hence more business).

However, it is worth noting that real estate agents work on seller's behalf. So, beware if they are trying too hard to sell a property.