Buying and selling property represents one of the most important decisions in your life. You must take a right real estate agent very seriously who will accompany you throughout this process. We are always looking for ways to save a little money in the business transactions we do, but in some cases, it is better to seek help from a professional so that he can guide us and shorten the time of the process.

If you want to invest in a city you don’t know; you must know the schools, new developments, and local business areas. A professional real estate agent knows all these things and can help you make the best decision when buying or selling a property. When the real estate agent is committed to their work, they will present you with the best options according to your needs and make appointments to visit them. This will save you a lot of time and avoid worries.

Today at FGI Realty, we will show you some aspects that you should consider when looking for a real estate agent:

A good real estate agent should have a good knowledge of your neighborhood: and must answer the following 4 questions regarding your area:
Look for someone who typically works with houses in your price range to ensure familiarity with your market.

Ask him how many properties he has sold in the last year; this aspect will indicate experience; more properties = more experience.

Look for someone who, through comparables, assigns a realistic selling price.

Look for a real estate agent who will propose a good marketing plan adapted to new technologies.

Look for someone honest and transparent with you, this way, you will know your home’s weaknesses, and you can work on them to solve them and get a better result.

Find someone who can provide you with a team capable of legal, tax, inheritance, and financial advice; this will make the process much easier for you.

The real estate agent you choose should provide you with frequent updates and will be available to answer any questions.

Get references, and ask for the names and phone numbers of the last 3 clients, this way, you can contact them and confirm if they were delighted with the real estate agent’s services.