| In today's real estate market it is important to hire a | | | | Question #3: What Designations Have You Earned? |
| Realtor who can get results. There are many | | | | Designations show the accomplishment of certain |
| Realtors to choose from in most markets how can | | | | sales and real estate classes as well as past |
| you know if you are selecting the best one? Here | | | | performance in the industry. Realtors with |
| are some important questions to ask that can help | | | | designations have generally been in the business long |
| ensure you do so. | | | | enough to gain the experience you are looking for. |
| Question #1: Do You Practice Real Estate Full or Part | | | | Some of the possibilities for designations are, CRS, |
| Time? | | | | GRI and E-Pro Certified. |
| You might think that real estate can be a part time | | | | Question #4: What Do You Do Each Month For |
| job. In most cases that is far from the truth. Realtors | | | | Marketing? |
| can work many hours a week and need to be | | | | Whether you are buying or selling it is important to |
| available at the drop of a hat or somebody else will | | | | work with a Realtor who has a presence. This not |
| beat them to the sale. It is important to have a full | | | | only helps bring buyer to your home or find you |
| time Realtor represent you for this very reason. You | | | | properties before they are listed but can help with |
| also need to make sure you can contact them | | | | negotiating. |
| anytime day or night and get a prompt response. | | | | Question #5: Have You Received Any Awards In |
| Question #2: What Education Have You Completed? | | | | Real Estate? |
| In the state of Alaska there is currently only 20 | | | | An established Realtor should have a list of awards |
| hours of education required to obtain a real estate | | | | they have received throughout their career which |
| license. There are many classes outside of this that | | | | can help solidify they are what they say. Whether it |
| can be taken to increase a Realtor's knowledge. The | | | | is a Top Producer award from their company, |
| mandatory 20 hours just covers the basics but | | | | provided they are not the only employee, or national |
| definitely does not prepare a new Realtor well for | | | | recognition from their broker's franchise it is a good |
| real life experiences. Make sure you not only find an | | | | idea to check and make sure you are working with |
| experienced Realtor but one who knows and | | | | the best professional possible. |
| practices the law! | | | | |