To navigate the real estate market in the Philippines, you will no doubt need a reliable and trustworthy broker to help you with your quest for the perfect home. With the extensive knowledge of the market, he or she can help us make the correct decisions and get the best deals for what would be one of the biggest purchase decisions we could ever make.
Here are a few tips on how to find a reliable broker to handle your real estate affairs:
- Seek referrals – Nothing beats ‘word of mouth’ in vouching for an individual and seeking the help of those who have experienced the services of a good agent. Asking friends, colleagues, and loved ones for personal referrals can be helpful as it gives some assurance of the agent’s credibility and integrity and the way he or she does business.
- Check for credentials – Most reputable agents have accreditation and credentials from regulating bodies and organizations. This is a good measure for evaluating a real estate agent. Don’t be afraid to ask and get to know your agent better before working with them.
- Evaluate for yourself – Take some time out to know your agent better. Spend some time and talk to them—maybe have some coffee or tea and have a little chat. You can usually gauge a person by the way they talk, their mannerisms, and gestures.
- Trust your gut – After all is said and done, it is still up to you to trust your chosen agent. So trust your gut feeling after a careful and objective evaluation of their personality. Manage your expectations and be patient as no one is perfect. But with proper care and mindfulness, you can have the best working and professional experience with your agent.
Finding a reliable real estate agent is probably the most important part of your buying process. A good agent will not only advise you about the best property for your budget, but also take you through the tedious process of sales and after-sales without any hassle.
About the Author:
This article is written by Aakanksha Sangtani, working as an International Business Analyst at Housal Inc., an online platform for real estate, addresses unfulfilled needs by harnessing technology and bringing all-related solutions under one roof. For buyers, tenants, sellers, brokers, agencies or developers, it encompasses all their answers from property matching, listings, management, analytics and much more. Housal Inc. is the evolution of the real estate process – empowering the real estate industry for the future.