Live in Mission Viejo and it’s time to move? Upsizing, downsizing or relocating, when it’s time to move it’s time to pick a real estate agent. But picking a real estate agent in Mission Viejo is almost as scary and confusing as picking a doctor. Like Forrest Gump’s mom said “it’s like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get”.  Don’t let sale price and commission drive your decision. There’s much more to consider when picking a real estate agent.

Why Commission  Shouldn’t Drive the Decision

Picking a real estate agent isn’t like buying a commodity. Don’t let factors like the commission be the deciding factor. Agents discount their commissions when they have trouble getting listings. So ask yourself, why would an agent have trouble getting listings? Is it because they don’t have a record of success? If so, then why do you want to do business with an unsuccessful agent?

A good real estate agent in Mission Viejo earns their commission. And before your home is sold, they spend a portion of that commission marketing your property. They should be working with a professional photographer to produce high-quality photographs and virtual tours. The home search starts on the internet these days and digital marketing is part of the mix.

A discount agent won’t have the budget or resources available to properly market the property and might not be accepted in the network of agents. Now that might seem a bit snobbish, but the cold hard truth is effective real estate agents are effective networkers. They know what agents have buyers and what those buyers want. You want an agent that’s part of the network.

That doesn’t mean you may not be able to negotiate a reduced commission in certain situations. If your property is in a highly visible and high traffic area, the agent may consider a few dollars off for having a sign on your property. Also, if you are selling your home in Mission Viejo and buying another home in the area, the agent may consider a slight reduction on the sales commission if you agree to purchase the new home through them.

Why Price Shouldn’t Drive the Decision

Don’t pick a real estate agent in Mission Viejo just because they tell you they’ll get the highest price for your property.

Unless they are prepared to personally purchase your home, they can’t guarantee the sale price. Listing your property above its value isn’t the way to maximize your sale price. A good real estate agent knows that. They will encourage you to list your home at the market value so that it sells quickly. Chances for a home to sell go down as each day passes. When you initially list too high, you end up reducing the price. Potential buyers see these reductions as a signal that something is wrong with the property.

As to see the agent’s record of sales. What price was listed, how long was the property on the market, and what was the eventual sale price. This data is telling.

Pick an Inspired Realty Agent as Your Real Estate Agent in Mission Viejo

Just pick an agent from Inspired Realty as your real estate agent in Mission Viejo. Joe and his team of agents will assess the market and guide you to setting a sales price, preparing your home for sale, marketing, and closing.

Marc and Denise trusted Inspired Realty. Here’s what they had to say about the experience:

Inspired Realty helped us sell our home and purchase a new dream home. Joe was patient, attentive, and gave great advice during the entire process. We could not be happier with the service we received and highly recommend Inspired Realty.

When its time to buy or sell in Mission Viejo call (949) 716-9908 or Contact Us online.