When to get a Realtor

[waitingpatiently]

If one was going to buy in the next year, when should they start to work with a Realtor?

[sdrealtor]

Thats a personal decision but if you have access to a good one, why not let them do some of your legwork. While you are waiting they should be teaching about the market and the areas you are/would be interested in. I have many clients that are looking, have been looking for over a year (some longer) and we regularly comm8unicate about what is going on, neighborhoods I think they might be interested in and much more. A good realtor is an asset. Of course, some are liabilities so find a good one.

[sdrealtor]

Thats a personal decision but if you have access to a good one, why not let them do some of your legwork. While you are waiting they should be teaching about the market and the areas you are/would be interested in. I have many clients that are looking, have been looking for over a year (some longer) and we regularly comm8unicate about what is going on, neighborhoods I think they might be interested in and much more. A good realtor is an asset. Of course, some are liabilities so find a good one.

[sdrealtor]

Thats a personal decision but if you have access to a good one, why not let them do some of your legwork. While you are waiting they should be teaching about the market and the areas you are/would be interested in. I have many clients that are looking, have been looking for over a year (some longer) and we regularly comm8unicate about what is going on, neighborhoods I think they might be interested in and much more. A good realtor is an asset. Of course, some are liabilities so find a good one.

[sdrealtor]

Thats a personal decision but if you have access to a good one, why not let them do some of your legwork. While you are waiting they should be teaching about the market and the areas you are/would be interested in. I have many clients that are looking, have been looking for over a year (some longer) and we regularly comm8unicate about what is going on, neighborhoods I think they might be interested in and much more. A good realtor is an asset. Of course, some are liabilities so find a good one.

[sdrealtor]

Thats a personal decision but if you have access to a good one, why not let them do some of your legwork. While you are waiting they should be teaching about the market and the areas you are/would be interested in. I have many clients that are looking, have been looking for over a year (some longer) and we regularly comm8unicate about what is going on, neighborhoods I think they might be interested in and much more. A good realtor is an asset. Of course, some are liabilities so find a good one.

[thebazman]

What about houserebate.com or Zip Realty? How do those compare to a Realtor for viewing and buying houses?

Also, I realize that Realtors get compensated by commission on the sale of the house, but prior to that if there is a lot of driving around that costs them money to show the properties. If I am still “looking” would it be recommended to compensate said Realtor for time and gas if I am not totally sure about buying but still want to see the inside of some properties?

–Baz

[thebazman]

What about houserebate.com or Zip Realty? How do those compare to a Realtor for viewing and buying houses?

Also, I realize that Realtors get compensated by commission on the sale of the house, but prior to that if there is a lot of driving around that costs them money to show the properties. If I am still “looking” would it be recommended to compensate said Realtor for time and gas if I am not totally sure about buying but still want to see the inside of some properties?

–Baz

[thebazman]

What about houserebate.com or Zip Realty? How do those compare to a Realtor for viewing and buying houses?

Also, I realize that Realtors get compensated by commission on the sale of the house, but prior to that if there is a lot of driving around that costs them money to show the properties. If I am still “looking” would it be recommended to compensate said Realtor for time and gas if I am not totally sure about buying but still want to see the inside of some properties?

–Baz

[thebazman]

What about houserebate.com or Zip Realty? How do those compare to a Realtor for viewing and buying houses?

Also, I realize that Realtors get compensated by commission on the sale of the house, but prior to that if there is a lot of driving around that costs them money to show the properties. If I am still “looking” would it be recommended to compensate said Realtor for time and gas if I am not totally sure about buying but still want to see the inside of some properties?

–Baz

[thebazman]

What about houserebate.com or Zip Realty? How do those compare to a Realtor for viewing and buying houses?

Also, I realize that Realtors get compensated by commission on the sale of the house, but prior to that if there is a lot of driving around that costs them money to show the properties. If I am still “looking” would it be recommended to compensate said Realtor for time and gas if I am not totally sure about buying but still want to see the inside of some properties?

–Baz

[peterb]

Check out the area you’re interested in at all different times of the day and weekends. Go to open houses there as well. Talk to people. When you get a solid idea about it, then approach a realtor at one of the open houses about your interest in the area and ask them questions. See if their answers correlate with what you’ve seen. Start to look for comparable prices in the area for what kind of house you’re interested in.

Depending on someone else who makes money from the transaction of your purchase for information that’s critical to your future is not a good idea in any market. Least of all this one. So ask several of them the same questions and see what their answers are. These are just a few of the things that will help you get a better handle on the process. Also, start to investigate mortgage brokers and the various funding options available. This step is critical unless you’ve got all cash.

[peterb]

Check out the area you’re interested in at all different times of the day and weekends. Go to open houses there as well. Talk to people. When you get a solid idea about it, then approach a realtor at one of the open houses about your interest in the area and ask them questions. See if their answers correlate with what you’ve seen. Start to look for comparable prices in the area for what kind of house you’re interested in.

Depending on someone else who makes money from the transaction of your purchase for information that’s critical to your future is not a good idea in any market. Least of all this one. So ask several of them the same questions and see what their answers are. These are just a few of the things that will help you get a better handle on the process. Also, start to investigate mortgage brokers and the various funding options available. This step is critical unless you’ve got all cash.

[peterb]

Check out the area you’re interested in at all different times of the day and weekends. Go to open houses there as well. Talk to people. When you get a solid idea about it, then approach a realtor at one of the open houses about your interest in the area and ask them questions. See if their answers correlate with what you’ve seen. Start to look for comparable prices in the area for what kind of house you’re interested in.

Depending on someone else who makes money from the transaction of your purchase for information that’s critical to your future is not a good idea in any market. Least of all this one. So ask several of them the same questions and see what their answers are. These are just a few of the things that will help you get a better handle on the process. Also, start to investigate mortgage brokers and the various funding options available. This step is critical unless you’ve got all cash.

[peterb]

Check out the area you’re interested in at all different times of the day and weekends. Go to open houses there as well. Talk to people. When you get a solid idea about it, then approach a realtor at one of the open houses about your interest in the area and ask them questions. See if their answers correlate with what you’ve seen. Start to look for comparable prices in the area for what kind of house you’re interested in.

Depending on someone else who makes money from the transaction of your purchase for information that’s critical to your future is not a good idea in any market. Least of all this one. So ask several of them the same questions and see what their answers are. These are just a few of the things that will help you get a better handle on the process. Also, start to investigate mortgage brokers and the various funding options available. This step is critical unless you’ve got all cash.

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