I need to find a Real Estate agent and a website with the latest home listings. I can research online and have specific criteria for my home, but I’m a first-time buyer and feeling clueless.
Which website should I use?
Also, where’s the best place to find a good real estate agent? I see ratings on realtors, Redfin, and Zillow, but I’m not sure if these reviews are trustworthy. Are there other ways to find a great real estate agent?
I have found Zillow to be a wonderful resource for finding the most recent home listings and a reputable real estate agent. While I was uneasy about reviews, I also looked into references, local real estate associations, open houses, online directories, social media and local magazines. This combination of strategies enabled me to identify an experienced agent who satisfied all of my requirements.
For your first property purchase, I’d recommend checking out Realtor.com. It tends to have the most up-to-date information and a wide range of listings. When I was house hunting, I found Realtor.com to be really reliable and easy to navigate. As for finding a good real estate agent, personal recommendations from friends or family can be really valuable. You can also read reviews on Realtor.com, but take them with a grain of salt. It might help to interview a few agents to see who you feel most comfortable with.