Are you considering selling your home, buying a home, or both and are puzzled regarding the process of how to properly select an agent to represent you? The good news is that Rio Rancho has many highly-experienced, top drawer, ethical real estate professionals serving our fine city. Like any industry, there is a medley of different personality types available. Who's the right fit for you?

Start of by identifying at least three agents to interview. Some ideas to consider looking into may include the agent who:

" You have worked with in the past

" Comes highly recommended by a neighbor, friend, co-worker, or relative

" Has an impressive online presence

" You may have seen in various advertising venues

" You met at an open house

" You've noticed their sold listings in your area

" Demonstrates a give-back attitude through community philanthropy

Once you have arranged at least three good prospects, make appointments to meet with each one separately. These agents are applying for a job - the job to become your listing broker, buyer's broker, or both. The same basic requirements for any other job interview do apply here too. Take note of what time the agent arrives for your appointment, how professional the image they portray is, how prepared for the appointment they are, and how well they communicate with you. A few questions you may consider asking include:

" What is your background/experience in real estate? There is nothing right or wrong with a response that the agent is a newer agent or that they bring many years of experience to the table. What you are looking for, above their honesty, is a sense that despite whatever this agent's experience is, they value your business and prove to you that they will continuously work hard on your behalf to ensure the results you seek. Stagnant or proactive agents can be found in either category; therefore, find a proactive one!

" Tell me about your company. Excellent agents are found at both large corporations and with small boutique companies. Does the agent seem to rely on their company's accomplishments over their own? Does their company offer adequate services to help ensure your goals are reached? Ensure your comfort level with their response.

" Describe a situation where you made a mistake in a transaction? How did you manage it? What was the outcome? All humans are subject to mistakes, and a humbling question such as this should allude to the general character of the agent. It is okay to make mistakes. How an error is rebounded is the major indicator of how customer service oriented this agent may be regardless of the outcome.

" What do you do differently from the majority of your peers to set you apart? Listen closely to the answer. Do you have the impression that this agent relies on their company's general strategies or takes destiny into their own hands with their own efforts as well? Whether you are looking to buy or sell, ensure that the agent has a plan in place to stay in communication with you during every step of the process.

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