Where do you start looking for an agent, and how do you go about interviewing them?
1.Whats Your Relevant Experience?
Ask about their experience.
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Do you have experience working with my key in of buyer?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Years of experience does not translate into deals of experience, McGrath said.
Buyer or seller, be sure to ask prospective agents about their last clients.
Its sure to quickly give you an idea about their ability to meet your expectations.
How Do You Plan to Market My Home?
If youre a seller in todays market, plan on asking your agent how your listing will be promoted.
How Has the Pandemic Changed the Way You Do Business?
On the contrary, you might hate online meetings something a lot of agents are still doing.
happening online, said Realtor Al Wisnefske of theLand & Legacy Group.
Another change that seems to be sticking around?
We are in NYC where COVID is under control, at least for the moment, said McGrath.
Word of mouth is a great place to start, said Christopher Totaro ofWarburg Realty.
Check Online Reviews
This might sound too easy, and thats because it is.
The second-best way is searching Yelp.
Before hiring an agent, do a quick online search to see what others have to say about them.
Contributor Larissa Runkle specializes in finance, real estate and lifestyle topics.
She is a regular contributor to The Penny Hoarder.
When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
