5 Things Your REALTOR® wants you to know

5 Things Your REALTOR® wants you to know

Prioritize what you want in a new home, but always be prepared to compromise.

Having more than five non-negotiable "must-haves" is going to make finding a home almost impossible. Going into the process prepared to compromise and prioritize will make it a whole lot less stressful for you and for us!

Definitely make location your number one priority, because it's the one thing you cannot change.

There are many things you can change about a house to make it a home, but that won't matter if it's too far from work, stores, or is out of range of cell service.

Get a mortgage pre-approval before you start house hunting, so you know exactly what you can afford.

Most realtors and buyers will not entertain your offer without it. Period.

Always be honest about any issues with the home you're selling.

When selling a house, be honest about any issues it has on any disclosures. If you try to sweep something under the rug it will almost always come back to haunt you later.

If you don't know something, just ask! Your real estate agent is prepared to answer any and all questions you may have about the buying or selling process.

Make sure to ask a lot of questions. Our job is to make sure you feel comfortable in your decision and have all the tools you need to be successful in your home buying experience. Don't ever feel as though you're bugging your agent or broker with your questions.

ERA Real Estate Professionals houses the most knowledgeable agents worldwide (seriously, we do). So, there won't be a question or issue we have not heard or handled before. We're always in your corner so trust us – we know how big a deal this journey is for you!