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Qualities to Look for in a Real Estate Agent

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Are you considering buying a new home or selling the one you have now?  Maybe you don’t know where to start when looking for a real estate agent.  Or perhaps you have been working with a realtor for quite a while now and for some reason it just doesn’t seem like the perfect fit.  Here are some considerations when selecting (or changing) realtors. Good realtors COMMUNICATE. As a home buyer or seller, if you are working with a realtor that is not a great communicator, it can be very frustrating. You need an agent who will respond to your questions and concerns quickly because the real estate market is very time sensitive. You don’t want a realtor who is slow in responding as that could make you lose a great opportunity. Good realtors LISTEN. Be wary of an agent that talks too much. They should spend more time listening to your questions, needs, and concerns. If you can’t get a word in when communicating with your realtor, this is a bad sign. You as the client should

Why Work with a Military Relocation Professional?

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When military staff and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs and timetables makes the transfer easier, faster, and less stressful.   A real estate agent with this certification knows how to work with current and former military service members to find the best housing to meet their current needs. A military relocation professional is able to take advantage of all military benefits and support that are available. A military relocation professional provides real estate services at any stage in the service member’s military career that meets the needs of the service person as well as the needs of his or her family. As a certified military relocation professional, I understand that when military staff and their families relocate,  the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs makes the entire process and transition smoother for everyone. The MRP certification focuses on educating real estate pro