Choosing the Right Sales Representative/Broker
- Post: Sep 27, 2012 by Jeet Nagi
- Tags: Choosing the Right Sales Representative or Broker, Real Estate News, First Time Buyer, Buyer's Guide, Chmc, Bank Of Canada
Choosing the Right Sales Representative/Broker
Your sales representative is a trained professional who knows all aspects of the real estate market. A sales representative will save you time, money and aggravation.
As with purchasing a home, you want to list with the sales representative who is the expert in your location. After all, potential purchasers will be calling this same "area expert" to inquire about houses for sale. There will be a few sales representatives who are knowledgeable about your neighbourhood. Call them up and interview them. You need to feel comfortable with him or her, after all, they will be working for you.
You may consider this type of arrangement in a Sellers' Market during which time there are more people interested in purchasing a home than there are homes available.
Characteristics: High inventory of homes. Few buyers compared to availability. Homes usually stay on the market longer. Prices are stable or perhaps dropping.
Implications: Buyers spend more time looking for a home, and when they negotiate, they usually have more leverage.
Characteristics: There is a smaller inventory of homes with many buyers. Homes sell quickly. Prices usually increase.
Implications: Prices may be higher or perhaps climbing. Buying decisions must be made quickly. Conditional offers may be rejected.
The number of homes on the market is roughly equal to the demand.
Characteristics: Demand equals supply. Sellers accept reasonable offers. Homes sell within a reasonable time period. Prices generally remain stable.
Implications: There is less tension among buyers and sellers. There is a reasonable number of homes to choose from.
Jeet Nagi,Broker
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