Who should I choose to be my Realtor?

Whom should I choose as my Realtor?  This is a great question, and you will find my comments today among the thousands of articles and posts written about this subject.  The answer to this question is actually very simplistic.  The best Realtors are generally those who continually strive to improve themselves seeking new designations like GRI, CRS, ABR and CCIM.  Why is that important?  Generally it is because it means they are serious.  The second criteria is to choose someone who is familiar with the market place; maybe this actually should be number one on the list.  You need someone who truly has your best interests at heart, you know they have your back!  Many Realtors suggest this is their ‘M-O’, however it is good to ask for references which include the name, phone number and email address of past clients so you may verify their experiences. 

Also, my personal belief is to choose a Realtor who is able to communicate with you the way you desire to be communicated with.  If you are a texter, make sure the broker is willing to text; if you like email, make sure your broker is willing to email and keep you abreast of the market; and if you prefer a phone call and one-on-one communication, then by all means choose that broker. 

The market is continually moving, interest rates, inventory, financing programs are constantly changing.  It is imperative you work with a broker who is cutting edge to handle keeping abreast of the latest trends to help you.

As a final note, seek someone you feel comfortable with and be sure to conduct your own due diligence rather than just depend upon the recommendation of one individual of whom you may or may not really know.  For more tips and advice, contact Rob Millman at (812) 528-3028.