5 Things You Should Do Before You Hire an Agent
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5 :: Read the local newspaper of the area where you want to live. Pay special attention to the business section, the real estate classified ads, and the special real estate section.
4 :: Get very clear on your actual price range. An automated price range calculator is not a good resource for this. Either talk to a lender, or when you do hire an agent, have the agent recommend one to you.
3 :: Drive the neighborhoods in your area of interest.
2 :: Begin your research online find an MLS Search website. Be aware if it is not immediately obvious who the agent or broker providing you the MLS Search, then it may be a company interested in selling your information to others.
1 :: Visit open houses and quiz the agents about the area, when they start to tell you the properties and areas that stick in your mind, you'll get a great idea of what is hot vs. what is not.
5 :: Read the local newspaper of the area where you want to live. Pay special attention to the business section, the real estate classified ads, and the special real estate section.
4 :: Get very clear on your actual price range. An automated price range calculator is not a good resource for this. Either talk to a lender, or when you do hire an agent, have the agent recommend one to you.
3 :: Drive the neighborhoods in your area of interest.
2 :: Begin your research online find an MLS Search website. Be aware if it is not immediately obvious who the agent or broker providing you the MLS Search, then it may be a company interested in selling your information to others.
1 :: Visit open houses and quiz the agents about the area, when they start to tell you the properties and areas that stick in your mind, you'll get a great idea of what is hot vs. what is not.
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