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When it comes to buying or selling a home, it’s more important than ever to feel prepared and confident in who you’ve chosen to help you along in this journey. With the current real estate markets in Canada seeing record-level prices and rapidly-developing neighbourhoods, agents and their clients must be able to work together cohesively and comfortably in order to ensure everyone walks away from the experience satisfied.
If you’re in the market for a new home, you’ve likely come across a wide range of real estate agents claiming to offer the best services in your city. The challenge becomes knowing how to decide which team is right for you. That’s where it becomes imperative to ask the right questions before signing on with a particular agency.
With the help of Toronto’s Adam Weiner + Associates, we put together a list of important questions to ask your potential real estate agent in Bedford Park or wherever you’re looking to buy so that you can get the most out of your experience and find the right home at the right price.
Neighbourhood Knowledge
If you’ve settled on a particular neighbourhood, you likely have a lot of questions about the area, its demographics, amenities and the current market conditions. An experienced realtor should be able to answer these questions with ease, highlighting the key elements of the neighbourhood that you need to know before considering putting in an offer on a home.
Your agent should be able to pinpoint whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market and the comparable prices for homes that have recently sold in the area. With this insight, you can determine if your budget and lifestyle are suitable for your chosen neighbourhood.
Experience in the Industry
Whether you’re buying or selling, you’re putting your time and confidence in your real estate agent to get the best possible price and work with you in a collaborative way to ensure any questions or concerns are immediately addressed.
Before signing on with an agency, the experts at Adam Weiner + Associates recommend asking your potential agent to layout their experience thus far in the industry — how long they’ve been licensed, their current success rate for sales, the neighbourhoods they’ve worked in and any additional details that will make you feel confident you’re making the right choice.
Their Communication Style
Communication in real estate is crucial — from the first client meeting to the final signature on your contract. Knowing your agent will be able to provide quality communication is a significant part of the overall experience.
Canada’s fast-moving markets mean clients need to be able to reach their agents in a timely manner. We recommend having a conversation with your potential agent about your expectations and whether or not they will be able to meet your communication needs.
Conclusion
Choosing a real estate agent is a significant decision for any buyer or seller, no matter where you live in Canada. Having these questions upfront and ready to present to potential agents will ensure your expectations are clear from the beginning and help foster a great relationship moving forward.
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