Finding the Right Realtor for You

Real Estate in Commack is booming right now as city-dwellers continue to flee to nearby suburbs and locals take advantage of the prime opportunity to sell their homes. In recognition of so many people joining or parting with our community at once, I wanted to share some tips for finding a valuable realtor to guide you through the process.

Evaluate First Impressions: This might sound obvious at first, but I mean beyond promptness, compatibility, work ethic, etc. When you have those initial conversations with a realtor, pay careful attention to what kind of feedback they give and questions they ask. This can be a big sign of how successful your partnership will be. For example, if you’re a buyer, your realtor should be asking you questions that are deeper than the surface of “how many beds/baths?”. If they’re asking questions like: How often do you like to entertain?, What do you like to do on the weekends? Do you have a preference on school district?, etc. it’s a good sign that they’re assessing the big picture and will have more success finding you a listing that will truly feel like home. If you’re a seller, try asking what they see as the special appeal of your home. This can reveal how well they’ll do in capturing that value when showing your home to potential buyers.

Research Track Record: We’re a relatively small town here in Commack, so word of mouth and a quick Internet search can go a long way. Whether you know their references directly or not, give them a quick call and ask them about their experience with the realtor. In most cases, people are happy to share their input. Also, ask to see the realtor’s portfolio of recent work. Looking at sales and purchases that the realtor has been involved in can help you confirm that they are experienced in your area of focus, price range, etc.

Be Open and Honest: Currently, Commack has a low-inventory market which means that you need to be acting fast and making quick decisions when buying or selling. In your initial conversation with the realtor, it’s important that you are as open and honest as possible. This includes price range, feedback on ideas/options, and more. All of these details influence the homes/selling plans that the realtor strategizes for you. If you aren’t transparent the realtor can only be so successful in proving themselves.

To my Commack community old and new, I hope this advice helps you find the right realtor to help make difficult decisions. This is a tricky market to navigate and having the right representative on your side can make all the difference in the outcome and overall experience. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Best of luck!