Sotheastern Michigan Real Estate Agents

How to Select a Southeasetern Michigan REALTOR® 

Do you know how to properly select a Southeastern Michigan real estate agent? Before buying Detroit real estate property or putting your Detroit home for sale, you need to know how to select the best Detroit realtor. You also should be aware that there is a difference between a Southeastern Michigan REALTOR® and a Southeastern Michigan real estate agent.

The process of selecting a Southeastern Michiganreal estate agent is similar in many ways to the process of selecting other professional assistance.  The same questions, concerns and strategies you employ when looking for a doctor, dentist, lawyer or accountant can and should be employed when you consider choosing your Detroit real estate agent or Novi real estate agent who, after all, will be your consultant and counselor on some of the biggest decisions you will ever make.

Regardless of how you get a Southeastern Michigan real estate agent’s name – from a friend, a co-worker or through the phone book or Internet – it might be worthwhile to interview a couple of the Southeastern Michigan REALTORS ® before you make a final decision.  At the very least, you should have a list of criterion with which to evaluate any Southeastern Michigan REALTORS ® you’re considering.

What to Look for when Choosing a Southeastern MichiganReal Estate Agent…

1. Southeastern Michigan real estate agent and Southeastern Michigan “REALTOR” is not necessarily the same thing.
Southeastern Michigan REALTORS® can provide an extra level of service, and to be a Southeastern Michigan REALTOR®, a Southeastern Michigan real estate agent must be a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). NAR members adhere to a strict code of ethics founded on the principle of providing fair and honest service to all consumers. Southeastern Michigan real estate agents who are not REALTORS® work solely under state/provincial licensing regulations. RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan real estate agents are required to be REALTORS® as a condition of membership in the RE/MAX organization. Since RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan real estate agents are also REALTORS®, you can be sure they will provide you with fair and honest service.

2. Check on experience, education and productivity of the Southeastern Michigan real estate agent.
As with most professions, experience pays in Southeastern Michigan real estate. When searching, you should look for the amount of experience the Southeastern Michigan real estate agent has. RE/MAX real estate agents average 12 years of experience, far exceeding the industry average. RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan has REALTORS®in Detroit, Warren and beyond who have the knowledge and experience in Southeastern Michigan real estate that is necessary in helping you find your dream home. 

3. Designations matter.
Real estate designations such as the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) and Leadership Training Graduate (LTG) suggest an expertise and commitment that goes beyond just earning and maintaining a Southeastern Michigan real estate license.  As a percentage of membership, RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan real estate agents hold more REALTOR® professional designations compared to any other national or international company.

4. Market knowledge and presence is important.
Make sure the Southeastern Michigan real estate agent not only knows the market but has a strong presence there. RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan REALTORS ® have a strong presence through the state – from real estate to Detroit to real estate in Troy. One of the best indicators is whether you’ve seen the agent’s yard signs around the neighborhood.  RE/MAX leads most local real estate markets in virtually every category and RE/MAX leads nationally in production with more than one million transactions annually. RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan real estate agents have market knowledge and presence.

5. National networks mean a lot in relocations.
Selecting a Southeastern Michigan real estate agent that is part of a national network can be especially important if you’re selling in one city in preparation of moving to another city. Your selling real estate agent can refer you to a professional, compatible agent in your destination city. RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan real estate agents belong to the real estate network with the most market presence and market share.