{"id":763,"date":"2018-10-03T09:06:52","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T17:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/?p=763"},"modified":"2018-12-12T09:17:23","modified_gmt":"2018-12-12T18:17:23","slug":"how-to-find-the-best-real-estate-agent-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/2018\/10\/03\/how-to-find-the-best-real-estate-agent-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How to find the best real estate agent for you"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re thinking about buying or selling a home in the future, then finding the best Realtor near you is a great way to get started. If you live in our area, we\u2019ve got you covered. If you\u2019re not, though, and want to find the best options, here are a few tips.<\/p>\n<p>When people want to find an experienced local Realtor located nearby they often sit down at the computer and type in the search \u201cRealtor near me\u201d or \u201creal estate agent near me.\u201d That\u2019s a good place to start and likely to get you a list of professionals in your area. But narrowing it down even more is essential.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The next thing you need to do to find the best person to fit your needs is to focus your search even more. Some people try to do this by searching for \u201cbest realtor for me\u201d or \u201cbest real estate agent for me.\u201d That\u2019s OK, and you might even get some good results worth looking into, but there are more steps to be taken after that using the power of your mind and not Google.<\/p>\n<p>Start by looking at location. You want someone who has personal knowledge, experience, and a clear handle on the housing market in the area you are selling or buying.<\/p>\n<p>Next, get referrals from family, friends or coworkers in the area. Ask them about their experiences working with the agents they recommend, and always ask if they would work with them again. The answer to that last question will tell a lot and help you to narrow down your list of the best real estate agents near you.<\/p>\n<p>Experience counts for a lot. You want to be sure that the real estate agent, company or Realtor you choose to work with can answer questions such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First-time home buyer tips<\/li>\n<li>Home-selling advice<\/li>\n<li>How to stage a home for sale<\/li>\n<li>How to price a home in today\u2019s market<\/li>\n<li>Investment properties<\/li>\n<li>Property management<\/li>\n<li>Home sale trends<\/li>\n<li>How to boost curb appeal<\/li>\n<li>Real estate agents for military<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve narrowed things down to a short list, it\u2019s time to make a choice. Check out each agent\u2019s social media to read comments from customers, and scan through their posts, other people\u2019s comments, and their activity in the community for an \u201cinsider\u2019s\u201d perspective.<\/p>\n<p>For the best real estate agents in Alaska, or the best Realtors for you in Alaska, we\u2019re here to help. If you live in the Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer and Wasilla area, there\u2019s a lot of great information we can share about our local real estate market as well as advice and tips for buying, selling or investing in real estate, no matter what stage of life you\u2019re at. We\u2019ve got decades of experience that we\u2019re happy to share to help you make the best decisions for you and your future. 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