1. Credible Company: When Buying and Selling Real Estate in the difficult market of today, it is much safer and smarter to be represented by a company with a credible reputation. It is important to check out the company website, agents, marketing and history in the area before choosing which company will represent you best.
2. An Agent who Owns Real Estate and Lives in that Market: If your agent is selling Real Estate in one area and living in another it makes you think, “Well what’s wrong with the area where you are selling Real Estate?” You need to know that your agent has confidence in the area, that they believe it is a good investment (and have made the investment themselves) and that they believe it is a good place to live, vacation and/or fully enjoy.
3. A Full Time Agent with Experience in Real Estate: In the Real Estate world you constantly run into people who call themselves “Part Time Real Estate Agents”. The main problem you encounter when working with a Part Time Agent is they don’t know the market as well, they are only dedicating some of their time to Real Estate, and therefore it is almost impossible for them to stay updated on the ever-changing housing market in Costa Rica.
4. Communication: Looking for an agent with whom you communicate well is vital. You want an agent who you understand and who understands you; an agent who responds to your phone calls and emails within a reasonable amount of time is essential.
5. Referrals: Check to make sure that your agent has plenty of referrals from past clients. If they are not readily available, online or in print, ask for them to be provided for you or ask for the contact info of referrals to check on them yourself.
Make sure to do your Homework before picking the best Real Estate Agent for you in Costa Rica!
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