Get the right REALTOR®
Leading you to Home Ownership!
Minnesota Agents who are members of The National Association of REALTORS® are individuals bound together with a strong Code of Ethics, extensive training opportunities and a wealth of community information. NAR members are routinely active in PTAs, local government committees and a variety of neighborhood organizations. Being actively involved in community affairs provides REALTORS® with a better understanding of the area in which they are selling.
Why?
Buying and selling Minnesota real estate is a complex matter. At first it might seem that by checking Minnesota picture books or online sites you could quickly find the right home at the right price.
But a basic rule of MN real estate is that all properties are unique. No two properties -- even two identical models on the same street -- are precisely and exactly alike. Homes differ and so do contract terms, financing options, inspection requirements and closing costs. Also, no two transactions are alike.
In this maze of forms, financing, inspections, marketing, pricing and negotiating, it makes sense to work with Minneapolis real estate agents who know the community and much more. Those professionals are the local REALTORS® who serve your area.
How do you choose?
In the Minneapolis area, you're likely to find a number of great real estate brokerages. Because there is heated competition, Minneapolis REALTORS® must fight hard to succeed here.
One place to find an experienced Twin Cities REALTOR® is from extensive listing of community professionals and properties. Other sources include Minneapolis open houses, local advertising, Web sites, referrals from other REALTORS®, recommendations from neighbors and suggestions from lenders, attorneys, financial planners and CPAs. The experiences and recommendations of past clients can be invaluable.
In many cases, Minnesota buyers will interview several REALTORS® before selecting one professional with whom to work. These interviews represent a good opportunity to consider such issues as training, experience, representation and professional certifications.
What should you expect? (Working with a Minnesota REALTOR®)
Once you select a REALTOR® you will want to establish a proper business relationship. You likely know that some MN REALTORS® represent sellers while others represent buyers. Each Minnesota REALTOR® will explain the options available, describe how he or she typically works with individuals and provide you with complete agency disclosures (the ins and outs of your relationship with the agent) as required in your state.
Once hired for the job (I usually charge buyers nothing for my services), a Minneapolis area REALTOR® will provide you with information detailing current market conditions, financing options and negotiating issues that might apply to a given situation. Remember: Because market conditions can change and the strategies that apply in one negotiation may be inappropriate in another, this information should not be set in stone. During your time in the marketplace, your REALTOR® will keep you updated and alert you to each step in the transaction process.
I invite you to call or email me for help. If I am not the best person for you, I will gladly refer you to a professional who can best serve you. I know quite a few great agents!
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