By Lily Ray Wyss, November 19, 2024
Here’s a hard truth:
Not all realtors are the same.
And I don’t just mean when it comes to level experience it’s also the specific experience a realtor must have to meet your specific needs.
Here are some questions you can ask next time you meet with a realtor to decipher whether they are the right fit to help you take your goals to the finish line:
- How many homes have you helped people sell in the specific neighborhood I am looking to buy or sell in?
Every city, neighborhood, and area is performing drastically differently in The Portland Metro area right now. It is important that you work with a realtor who has the pulse on the micro-market you are looking to make a move in.
A townhome selling for $450,000 in Lake Oswego will follow drastically different trends than a single-family home selling for $850,000 in Lake Oswego.
- How many active clients do you work with at one particular time?
When working with an experienced realtor who goes above and beyond to make your home goals a reality, we do a lot more than just open doors for you or put a sign in the ground.
With that for many of us, we cap how many active clients we work with at one time so we can best support our people and give them the best results.
Asking this question will help ensure that whoever you choose follows similar practices.
- Do you have experience helping people buy the specific type of home I am looking to purchase?
Every home purchase is vastly different and that is partly due to the fact that every style, age, and type of home comes with its own particular nuances and due diligence needs.
If your goal is to buy a midcentury modern it would be extremely helpful to work with a realtor who has knowledge of the water intrusion risks that come with Rummer homes and the like.
If your goal is to buy a condo or another property that comes with an HOA it is critical that you work with a realtor who has a grasp on HOA common practices, and pitfalls and can guide you through the HOA review process.
Does this all sound overwhelming to you? No worries. If you are in The Portland area I would love to meet with you and will answer all of these questions before you even ask in our consult and see if I could be a good fit to be your realtor.
Buying or selling a home elsewhere? I have a solid list of vetted realtors across the country with whom I can connect you. This is a group of people that I have personal relationships with and will personally vet further to make sure that they will meet your needs.
Reach out and let’s connect.
Also, you can find me on Instagram HERE.
Lily Ray Wyss
Broker | OR
She/Her
I love Portland. This city, and its surrounding areas, in my opinion, are the perfect place to call home. We have the amazing ability to put our toes in the ocean, snowboard, and visit some of the world's best breweries all in one day...
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