Choosing An Agent

Choosing the right real estate professional can make all the difference in your home buying experience. Here are some important factors to keep in mind:

• Full-Time Commitment: Full-time agents are typically more available and more dedicated to the profession.
• Interview a Few Agents: Are they familiar with the Colorado Springs area? Have they been active here for several years?
• Availability: How much time can they realistically give you? Are they available evenings and weekends if needed?
• Experience and Education: How many years have they been practicing? Do they stay current on legal changes and market conditions?
• Communication: Do they respond promptly? Are they juggling too many clients to give you real attention? Would you trust them to negotiate on your behalf?
• Reps Matter: You don’t go to the gym expecting to get ripped after one workout. You shouldn’t expect your agent to be highly skilled either if they are only selling a few homes a year. How many properties has that agent closed in the last 12 months?
• Team or Individual: So many Buyers think they are working with a highly experienced agent to only be shuffled off to another inexperienced agent. Ask who will be your point of contact? And more importantly, who is doing the negotiating?

Choose an agent who listens closely to your needs, brings real experience, knows the local market, and is committed to finding you the right property. Interviewing a few different agents helps you feel confident in your final decision.