If you are serious about wanting to purchase a home, you should start your quest to find an agent to work with now. One that you know you will be able to contact the moment you see things of interest, whose opinion you respect. A lot of people are shy about getting an agent to help them buy. This is usually because they feel that the agent will be too pushy when they're not ready for looking that seriously. But even if you are in just the "tire kicking" phase of window shopping for homes it is important to find an agent you trust, and stick with this person, so that they learn to see your needs and can become your ally, helping to analyze which is the most perfect home for your needs. If you are only contacting the listing agents, you will not have an unbiased person helping you. And in this market of short sales, foreclosures and fast closing times, you need a professional ally by your side. Someone you trust!
I'm amazed when doing open houses, how many people come through and say they are seriously looking and want to buy a house. But when I ask them if they are already working with an agent to advise them, they say no; and when I ask them if I might email them regarding up and coming new listings they look at me like I have the plague! This is a shame because there is so much benefit to having an agent work for you.
I know most people are just in the beginning stages of looking and don't feel quite ready, but you should realize that there are a lot of agents out there that are not pushy, and can be a great resource for aiding you in your quest of buying or selling a home. Something that many people don't realize when buying a home, is that your agent is paid for by the seller. You have a representative and creative ally, who works hard to help you find your perfect home, for free. Doesn't it make sense to get as much use from that benefit as possible?
Your agent is a fountain of information about lenders, short sales, foreclosures, pitfalls and things to watch out for! Though not everyone is a perfect match, and that is why it's such a good idea to find that person you relate to now! Because when the property you happen to fall in love with shows up, you want to have that qualified professional who's judgment you've learned to respect by your side to give you advice and negotiate the best deal on your behalf. That's part of the winning team you need to develop to achieve your goals.
If you happen to be looking for an agent for either listing your property or to help you find that perfect place in Sonoma County, please drop me a line or give me a call. I would be more than happy to stand by your side to help you!
Best regards, Terry Bell, Realtor, CPS Real Estate, Santa Rosa, CA
I'm amazed when doing open houses, how many people come through and say they are seriously looking and want to buy a house. But when I ask them if they are already working with an agent to advise them, they say no; and when I ask them if I might email them regarding up and coming new listings they look at me like I have the plague! This is a shame because there is so much benefit to having an agent work for you.
I know most people are just in the beginning stages of looking and don't feel quite ready, but you should realize that there are a lot of agents out there that are not pushy, and can be a great resource for aiding you in your quest of buying or selling a home. Something that many people don't realize when buying a home, is that your agent is paid for by the seller. You have a representative and creative ally, who works hard to help you find your perfect home, for free. Doesn't it make sense to get as much use from that benefit as possible?
Your agent is a fountain of information about lenders, short sales, foreclosures, pitfalls and things to watch out for! Though not everyone is a perfect match, and that is why it's such a good idea to find that person you relate to now! Because when the property you happen to fall in love with shows up, you want to have that qualified professional who's judgment you've learned to respect by your side to give you advice and negotiate the best deal on your behalf. That's part of the winning team you need to develop to achieve your goals.
If you happen to be looking for an agent for either listing your property or to help you find that perfect place in Sonoma County, please drop me a line or give me a call. I would be more than happy to stand by your side to help you!
Best regards, Terry Bell, Realtor, CPS Real Estate, Santa Rosa, CA