When you're looking for results,
look for RE/MAX. Out in Front.
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You Deserve a Top Producer
Experienced. Full time. Out in Front. sm
That's what RE/MAX sales Associates are all about.
Across North America, RE/MAX Associates average about 10
years of experience.
That experience means RE/MAX Associates are better qualified to set the right
price for the homes they list, better equipped to market those homes and more
likely to find a buyer in a shorter period of time. As a result, the average RE/MAX Sales
Associate in the U.S.
out-produces competing agents by a 3-to-1 margin. Call it the margin of success.
There's no substitute for experience. And in real estate,
there's no substitute for a RE/MAX Top Producer.
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RE/MAX: The Marketing Experts
RE/MAX Sales Associates are personally vested in the homes
they list. Unlike agents of most other companies, whose advertising
budgets are controlled by their brokers, RE/MAX Associates are free to spend as
much as they need to promote a particular property. RE/MAX Top Producers know the value of smart marketing.
This year, RE/MAX Associates are expected to spend more than $190 million in
personal and group advertising. That's commitment. When a RE/MAX Associate lists a home, he or she makes a
personal financial investment. If the home doesn't sell, the agent can
actually lose money. No wonder RE/MAX Sales Associates are so determined to find
the right buyers willing to pay the right price.
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A Continent-Wide Referral Network
RE/MAX is one of the fastest growing real estate organizations in the world,
with independently owned and operated offices in the United States, Canada,
Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, Southern Africa and beyond. The tremendous growth of RE/MAX means added service to
clients and customers everywhere. Throughout the RE/MAX Referral System - the most effective
service of its kind - RE/MAX Associates are able to help real estate customers
who are moving to a new area find the right home before they relocate.
At the same time, the RE/MAX Referral System provides a new
source of home buyers for listing clients. People like you, who expect the
maximum in service from RE/MAX.
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Make Your Next Transaction a Rewarding
Experience
RE/MAX is the number one real estate organization in
Canada and in cities throughout the United States. That's the power of experience.
Deciding to sell a home is a big step. Make sure it's a
step in the right direction by choosing the person best qualified to handle your
specific needs. Ask for a full-time salesperson with a proven record of
accomplishment. Ask for a RE/MAX Top
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Why Choose RE/MAX? Look at the
Facts...
RE/MAX is on Top &
Above the Crowd!
How to choose your next real estate agent:
Selecting the right real estate
professional to help you buy or sell your home is essential to a
smooth transaction. For the best possible experience, you should
consider an agent's experience, personality and responsiveness in your
overall evaluations. Here are some tips to help you choose and
work with your agent.
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How to choose an agent
1. When it comes to choosing a
real estate agent, consumers who do their homework can save thousands
of dollars and experience a smooth financial and physical transition.
So don't slack off – decide what is most important to you, and then
find an agent who specializes in that field. Does location matter
most? Do you need a townhouse with a garage? A four-bedroom home? A
condo? A corner lot? Room for Fido to run free in the yard? No yard?
Perhaps cost is your main concern. Or timing. Whatever you decide,
there is a RE/MAX agent to help you.
2. Ask friends and family members
for referrals.
3. If you've found the general
area in which you'd like to move, do an informal survey by driving
through neighborhoods and viewing yard signs. Seeing the same name pop
up time after time may indicate that person is a specialist in the
area.
4. Pay attention to designations.
This is how you will know in what a real estate agent specializes. You
may be interested in these designations: ABR (Accredited Buyer
Representative), CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist),
CRP (Certified Relocation Professional), CRS (Certified Residential
Specialist) and SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). There are dozens
of designations agents pursue for continuing education, so find one
that fits your needs.
5. Once you have your list
narrowed down to about three real estate professionals, schedule
interviews. Agents may ask to meet at your home if you are selling. If
you are buying, expect to meet the agents at their offices.
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If selling, ask the agent how
he or she would establish a price. You may request a Comparative
Market Analysis, also called a CMA, which shows the actual market
value of similar homes in the area.
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If selling, ask the agent how he or she would
market your property.
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Ask the agent how often you should expect to
hear from him or her. Know how and when you will communicate to
avoid unrealistic expectations. Pay attention to the agent's office
hours and whether or not you will be invited to access them via a
cell phone, pager or e-mail.
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Ask how long the agent has been in real estate.
While time is not the most important factor, it may demonstrate the
agent's experience.
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Ask about awards and designations.
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Pay attention to the agent's listening skills.
Does he or she cut you off before you've finished a sentence?
There's nothing worse than looking at houses you have no interest in
because the agent has not listened carefully to your needs or having
your home on the market too long because the wrong buyers are being
targeted.
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Ask the agent what his or her fee structure is.
Do they require a percent age of the sales price, do they work for a
flat fee, or will they be paid by the seller (if you're the buyer)?
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If you are unsatisfied with the agent's plan or
personality, thank the agent for taking the time to meet with you,
and repeat the process with another agent. It is time-consuming to
meet with multiple agents, but it's worthwhile to find the right
one.
Once you've found the right
agent to represent you, hold up your end of the relationship. There are simple
things you can do to help your agent get you the best deal.
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How
to work with your agent
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If you are selling,
create an information sheet that lists your home's features and best
qualities, especially those that people might otherwise overlook. Give
this to your agent, who may be able to use the information when marketing
or talking with potential buyers.
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When selling, talk to the
agent about upgrading. Your home may need fresh paint or new carpet. (Make
sure you choose neutral colors.)
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If selling, keep it
clean. Eliminate cobwebs and dust. Keep the bathroom counters and mirrors
wiped down. Vacuum and sweep daily during the selling process.
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If buying, be clear about
what you want. Make a list of your priorities numbered one through 10 and
give it to your agent. You can always revise the list, but give your agent
something concrete so he or she can research available listings
effectively.
With offices in more than 50
countries worldwide, RE/MAX is one of the fastest-growing real estate franchise
networks on the planet.
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