How To Hire A Short Sale Realtor Video
When you hire a Short Sale Realtor t to take on your short sale, It’s just like hiring an attorney to represent you in some legal matter, so obviously you want someone with experience and a good track record.
The agent you choose is going to be dealing with your lender on your behalf which is a huge responsibility.
To begin with, they have to put together your entire file correctly to then move to the next steps of sending in offers, counteroffers, scheduling inspections, arranging showings, etc.
Right now there are a ton of cash incentive programs are out there and it’s important that your real estate agent is aware what programs you may qualify for or you could end up losing out on that those incentives.
Short selling a home is serious business. In fact, selling a house is one of the most important decisions a person will have to make in their lifetime,so it’s important that you hire a realtor that specializes in short sales.
What’s the best way to research an agent?
Like anything else these days, I recommend that you start your search with Google
Type in terms like “Orlando short sales” “short sale specialist” etc. A top short sale agent will have a strong online presence.
You should then choose 2 or 3 of them from the first page on the search results
Make sure that the agents that you choose are experienced in your area.
You should then start the interview process by asking these agents some key questions such as the following:
1- How many successful short sales have they done?, How many have they done in the past six months?, What’s their closing rate?
2- How many active short-sale listings do they have currently?
3- Do you have any references or testimonials from past clients? And is it OK to contact them?
This will give you a very clear picture of what you can expect moving forward.
If you follow the steps mentioned above, then you will know exactly which one to choose. Because remember, it’s not just about being a good agent. It’s also who do you feel comfortable with.
Short selling a home will be one of the most important transactions of your life. So it really is worth the extra effort to thoroughly research the agents you’re thinking of hiring before signing that listing agreement.
Feel free to contact us with any more questions you may have at 407-902-7750 or visit https://orlandorealtyconsultants.com/short-sales/
