In Cache county, there are over 300 active real estate agents, which means you have a whole lotta choice when it comes to deciding on an agent to represent you. Yes I know lotta isn’t a word, but that’s beside the point.
Since you’re going to be making a huge purchase, you should probably get the best representation you can when buying a home. Use these interview questions to find the best Logan UT buyers agent to suit your needs:
- Are They Full Time Or Part Time?
Part time agents usually work other jobs, and may be difficult to get a hold of at times. Although, some part time agents have very flexible second jobs. Full time agents can usually give you more attention and I would recommend going with full time over part time.
- How Familiar With The Area Are They?
Every local market is local, and within each local market, there are hyper local markets. Agents that know the area you are interested in can inform you of prices, demand, and what neighborhoods are up and coming.
Using agents from Salt Lake City to purchase a home in Cache County would not be a smart choice. If you have an agent you like in other areas, ask the agent in Cache County to pay them a referral fee, and use the expertise of an agent familiar with the local market.
- How Busy Are They?
When choosing an agent, you want to make sure they have the time to take care of your needs thoroughly. Some say that you don’t want to work with busy agents because slower agents have more time to work with you. I don’t think this is true.
Busier agents seem to be more time sensitive and use their time wisely. Busy agents are more efficient and have great systems to give their clients great service. That’s why their busy. They provide a great service, and their clients are happy with what they receive.
- Will They Handle All Aspects Of Your Transaction Or Do They Have Assistants?
Many agents have assistants they delegate tasks to. Here at our office, I have two full time licensed assistants to help me make sure my clients needs are met quickly and sufficiently. Knowledgeable assistants are invaluable to a real estate agents business.
If you can’t reach your agent, you can usually get a hold of the assistant. Be sure that your agent doesn’t put all of their work in their assistants hands, you still need to be able to connect with them.
- Will They Provide You With Sufficient Community Information?
Information on things such as schools, job growth, real estate statistics, their company etc. should be a high priority. Knowing how to sell real estate isn’t all about selling a home. Knowing the communities and market data they work in is part of a real estate agents job.
- Is Their Real Estate License In Good Standing And Do They Have Any Complaints?
You can find out if your Utah real estate agent’s license is valid, on probation, or in-active by going to https://secure.utah.gov/rer/relv. Just type in the agents name and press send. Here is what my record looks like: Lisa Udy’s Real Estate License.
My license says it was issued in 2009, which was when I acquired my brokers license. (I’ve had an agents license since 2001.) Follow this link to find out the differences between a real estate broker and an agent. Also, you can see I have never had a disciplinary action filed against me.
- How Much Education And Experience Do They Have?
Education and experience are two different things. An agent could have all of the designations in the world, but if they only sell 1 or 2 homes a year, how experienced are they working with problems that arise in a real estate deal?
Can they handle re-negotiating a repair? Do they know how to win a negotiation to get you the best deal? Just like any school, you can’t teach experience, it has to be learned.
Agents have access to the knowledge of their real estate broker for these situations. Make sure if you’re working with a newer agent, they have the support necessary to keep your deal together. If they have a broker who is unavailable, you might need to find another agent.
Put Together This Agent Interview Checklist:
- Contact Availability: Email/Phone/Facebook?
- Office Location?
- Number Of Homes Sold This Year? Last Year? Career?
- Number Of Buyers Represented This Year? Month? Working With Right Now?
- Knowledgeable About Neighborhood?
- Work Days? Evenings? Weekends? Holidays?
- Available On Your Time?
- Require Exclusive Buyers Representation Agreement To Look At Homes?
- References?
- And Anything Else You Want To Add….
Pick The Best Agent – You Shouldn’t Expect Anything Less
Buying a home is a huge commitment. Don’t assume any Logan UT real estate agent can get you through to the closing table with the best price, the best conditions, in the least amount of time, and minimal stress.
There’s a reason 7% of real estate agents do 93% of the business. They work harder, have more experience, are easy to communicate with, and can negotiate the best deals for their clients.
You should pick a real estate agent the same way you would pick a new employee. Ask them qualifying questions, check their background, talk to references, and don’t go easy. You deserve the best.
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