When selecting a Real Estate Agent, look for someone who is well-versed in the local real estate market and the home-buying process. Unless they are actually competent, now is not the time to support your Uncle who sells real estate on the side as a hobby, or a coworker who happens to be licenced in the business. Consider this: while employing an agent as a Calgary house buyer is free, the costs of hiring the best or worst agent are the same.
Many of our clients are likewise surprised to learn that Calgary has over 5,000 licenced REALTORS. That equates to one agent for every 200-250 individuals in the Calgary Area, so chances are you know one, two... or five people who are licenced to sell real estate.
While the figures change from year to year, many agents only complete 3-5 transactions every year! You'll want to hire someone in the top 10% percentile for Agents in the city to ensure you're getting exceptional guidance. Agents on our team routinely close 30+ deals in a single year, compared to an agent who only closes three. This means they see 10X more deals in a single year, and most likely deal with 15-20X more clients throughout the year, garnering more exposure to the local real estate market and allowing them to properly advise you.
ASK YOUR CALGARY REAL ESTATE AGENT THESE QUESTIONS
When choose who to hire, you should be sure to ask Agents a few questions. To have a thorough grasp of how the REALTOR works, ask the following questions:
- How long have you been in the real estate business?
- How many transactions did you participate in last year?
- What is your greatest strength in the home-buying process?
- Do you work full-time in real estate?
- Do you work as part of a team or as an independent Agent?
- Why do you believe you're the greatest person to assist me?