Deciding if it is the right time to buy or sell your home is nerve wracking and stressful but deciding on your Realtor should not be.
In real estate, a popular phrase is often “location, location, location.” When it comes to your real estate agent, it should be “experience, experience, experience.”
Consider these points when deciding on whom to trust your home buying or selling experience to:
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References: Does the potential realtor have the experience of selling and buying homes that has resulted in happy customers and thus great references? The Linda Swan team does.
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Licensing: Does your potential realtor have the training needed to required state licensing? The Linda Swan team does.
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Awards: Recognition, especially by industry peers, signifies the experience and dedication to the craft of buying and selling homes. Linda Swan is recognized by Re/MAX in their Hall of Fame, with the Re/Max Lifetime Achievement award and with the Re/Max 100% Club Award.
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Credentials: Does your potential realtor have the credentials and the special training you need? Linda Swan’s experience and training has lead to the following designations: ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), GRI (Graduate of the Realtor’s Institute), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) and ASP (Accredited Staging Professional.)
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History: How long has your potential realtor been in business? The Linda Swan team has over 25 years of real estate experience and history!
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Current listing: How a home is listed will affect how it will sell and it also reflects the care given to the listing by the real estate agent. The Linda Swan team has the experience and expertise to know how market a home to showcase its best features.
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Knowledge: Does your potential realtor understand the neighborhood or community you want to buy or sell in? With over 25 years of experience, Linda Swan has the knowledge needed to know and understand the comps in this area. Our team is a proud member of the Kenosha area community.
If you are considering selling your home or interested in buying one, contact the Linda Swan team for a ‘no obligation’ consultation. We will turn our expertise into your happy home buying or selling experience.