FL ORIDA TITL E IN SURA N CE COM PA N Y FOR RE A L TORS
HOW TO SELECT A REALTOR
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Finding a good real estate agent can be a long, tricky process. Buying or selling a home is normally stressful, so it is worth it to to take the time to find an agent who can smooth the way for you. Take some time to research and conduct interviews before making a selection. However, keep in mind that more experience does not necessarily mean higher quality since an experienced Realtor will be in demand and may have less time to devote to you. Be willing to go for a new Realtor who seems driven and knowledgeable.
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Ta l k to pa s t cl i en ts . A go o d a gen t wi l l gl a dl y pro v i de y o u wi th a l i s t o f pa s t cl i en ts o n requ es t. Y o u ca n co n ta ct th es e peo pl e a n d a s k th em f o r a n h o n es t a s s es s m en t o f th e a gen t's s k i l l s . In a ddi ti o n , s eek o u t rev i ews a n d tes ti m o n i a l s o n l i n e. L o o k o n th e a gen t's webs i te o r rev i ew s i tes l i k e Y el p to s ee wh a t o th ers a re s a y i n g a bo u t th e a gen t. Wa tch f o r red f l a gs . Th ere a re a f ew wa rn i n g s i gn s y o u s h o u l d wa tch f o r wh en s el ecti n g a n a gen t. K eep a n o pen m i n d.