Nearly half of homebuyers within the past year made an offer on a home sight unseen, and MarketWatch thinks that percentage will likely grow in the next few months. Buying a home can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking time. Bidding on a home without touring in person does not help, but MarketWatch identified five tips from real estate experts and homebuyers that can help make the process smoother. Before even looking at homes, picking the correct real estate agent can do wonders. What else should buyers consider? Read more to find out.
Pinkerton’s main tip for buyers was to select a Realtor that’s trustworthy. “Our Realtor knew us from when we lived in California,” she said. “He knew our personalities and he was the best person to represent us in-person when we couldn’t go.”
After all, your real-estate agent will be your eyes and ears during the touring process.
When evaluating potential agents, it can be useful to find one who is experienced in helping people who are relocating, argued Scott Fuller, a real-estate broker and founder of LeavingTheBayArea.com, a real-estate services firm that helps people relocate out of California. Most agents, he said, are more used to working with people who are moving within a community.
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