When looking for Ut Homes For Sale and Buying a Utah home you'll be money ahead to pick the right agent FIRST!
Of if you are looking to sell your home in Utah, read on.....
The decision to buy or sell a home in Utah is one of the most important financial decisions most people make, yet many give little thought to finding the real estate agent best suited to their needs.
The most important thing when either buying or selling a home is to select the right real estate agent, but people usually go about it backwards.
They read a newspaper or get one of the home magazines in the supermarkets, and they call about a home they see advertised. They should first select the real estate agent -- one who will understand what they need and can navigate the system for them.
Utah Real Estate Agents are often chosen solely on the recommendation of a friend or an ad in the newspaper. But choosing the right agent can save you time, effort and aggravation in finding the perfect home at a price you can afford or selling your home quickly for top dollar.
Two of the biggest mistakes home sellers in Utah make when choosing a listing agent are selecting an agent solely based on:
1. Highest List Price for Your Home
2. Lowest Commission
At first glance, a seller might say, "What? Are you nuts?" Because sellers want the highest possible price and to pay the least amount of commission.
But those two criterion have very little to do with hiring a competent agent and, in many instances, are completely irrelevant. Let's look at why.
The Highest Suggested List Price
Agents can't tell you how much your home will sell for. That's a fallacy. A listing agent can show you comparable sales, pending sales and active sales. But YOU choose the sales price and a buyer will tell you if the price is right.
Look for an agent who gives you a range.
There is always a price range. There might be a difference of 15,000 on the low-end versus the high, or the spread might be greater. Many factors determine the range, among which are location, temperature of the market and improvements.
Watch What the Agent Says About Pricing
Since Utah Real Estate agents can't guarantee your sales price, the listing agent who suggests the highest price is probably untruthful. Ask the agent to show you numbers supporting that suggested list price. They probably won't have them or the home sales will be located in a different neighborhood.
What To Look For In a Good Agent
Look for an agent who is familiar with the area. We are well acquainted with our communities and can inform about comparable values of other homes, access to schools, churches, shopping, retail areas and more
Here are some of the characteristics Utah home sellers say they want in agent:
· Experience. Let new agents learn the business on somebody else's dime.
· Honesty. Trust your intuition. Your agent should speak from the heart.
· Networking. This is a people business. Some homes sell because agents have contacted other agents.
· Negotiation skills. You want an aggressive negotiator, not somebody out to make a quick sale at your expense.
· Good communicator. Sellers say communication and availability are key.
Here are some other questions you might want to ask:
· Do you work in real estate full time?
· Do you belong to the multiple-listing service in the area where I want to buy a home?
· How many buyers have you helped to buy a home in the past year?
· Can you give me the names and telephone numbers of those buyers, so I can ask them about your services?
· How familiar are you with homes for sale in my preferred area and price range?
· Will you be on vacation or otherwise unavailable during the time frame when I want to buy a home?
· Do you have a partner, associate or assistant who works with you?
· What exactly would you do to help me find and buy a Utah home that will meet my criteria?
Ask for specific information and examples of how the agent has helped other people in situations similar to yours.
The more questions you ask, the better able you'll be to make a good choice.
So when you are looking for Ut homes for sale or you want to buy a home in Utah the same principles apply.
Now is the time to buy!
Good Luck in your house hunting!
I'll personally answer any questions you ask and sit down with you help you find what you need in Utah Real Estate, Buying? or Selling? I can help you with both! Contact me at anne@househuntinginutah.com
Cheers!
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