{"id":2087,"date":"2025-03-17T04:00:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=2087"},"modified":"2025-05-08T09:34:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T16:34:59","slug":"find-a-realtor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/find-a-realtor\/","title":{"rendered":"Find a Top-Performing, Trusted Realtor in 30 Minutes or Less"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you need to sell or buy a home, finding the right Realtor\u00ae<\/a> is crucial as they can significantly influence one of the most important financial decisions of your life. But with thousands of options out there, where should you start?<\/p>\n

Top agent Dave Mattes<\/a>, who sells homes 61% quicker than the average agent in Reading, Pennsylvania, believes that \u201ca good real estate agent is somebody who dedicates enough time to treat their customers well, and they have fast responses, market knowledge, and good communication.\u201d<\/p>\n

Follow these steps to find a trustworthy real estate agent and to distinguish the bad from the good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Four steps to find a Realtor that\u2019s right for you<\/h2>\n

You can work with either a real estate agent or a Realtor to buy or sell a home, as both professionals are licensed to transact real estate. Note that Realtors are members of the National Association of Realtors<\/a> and are bound by the Realtor Code of Ethics<\/a>. When interviewing agents, be sure to ask about these qualifications.<\/p>\n

The right Realtor or real estate agent for you will understand how to market and sell your house<\/a> and will know your area inside and out. Not only will they help you sell for more<\/a> and save money where it counts, but a quality agent will also negotiate for other non-financial concessions<\/a> you might need. And through it all, they\u2019ll keep you appropriately informed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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