When picking an agent in Fremont it is important to look at more than just how many sales they have under their belt, or how many years they have been in business. There is a good chance that the best agent for you is one who listens to you, is easy to talk with and get along with, and has the ability and the knowledge to fulfill your unique needs.

In the video below, Gerri Willis, author and CNN Financial Correspondent, gives you some great tips to keep in mind when you are looking for a real estate agent. These same tips are very important when picking your real estate agent in Fremont.

Here is a good outline for you to use when looking for your real estate agent in Fremont.

If you are in the market for a home, either buying or selling, you may be in need of a good real estate agent. But how can you tell if a person is honest? Here are some answers to some of your key questions:

Is it important to interview potential real estate agents?

• Yes. You really need to interview agents face to face because you don't know which ones are really going to be a good fit for you without sitting down and talking to them.
• To find some agents it's a good idea to talk to friends in the area-people who can tell you who is really good and in touch with the market.

What kinds of questions should I ask?

• Find out if they are actively working in the neighborhood in which you are interested. Ideally it's best to find an experienced agent who actually lives in the neighborhood in which you are trying to buy or sell.
• Working with an agent who lives close to you enables him or her to easily get to your house to show it on a moment's notice.
• Also, they will naturally know all the ins and outs of the neighborhood, which helps both on the buying and selling side.
• If you are selling find out if the agent has a record of selling the kind of house you have.
• If you are buying, you need to probe to find out specifically if they have houses that are in the price range you can afford.

What are some responsibilities of an agent?

• If the agent is selling your house, he or she should help you with the entire process, not just the closing.
• Your agent should be full service, helping you get your house ready to be sold. Sometimes that involves staging your home.
• The agent should share every offer that comes in on your house, letting you know which offers are represented by qualified buyers and which ones are not.

What are some qualities of a good agent?

• Look for someone who has been in the market for at least eight years. That means they've had experience in a down market-they'll know what to expect and how to manage the selling or buying of your home.
• Additionally, it is important that your agent be web savvy because in selling or buying a home the web is key these days.

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After you have looked over the information, it is time to apply it to your goal of finding the right real estate agent in Fremont, for you. It is very important that you remember these tips as you are conducting interviews with your potential Fremont real estate agents.

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