Finding a great real estate agent to help you buy or sell a house can make the difference between a painless, easy process or a drawn-out, disorganized mess. Thus, finding a solid real estate agent to work with beats settling for an average real estate agent any day!  A great Oxford MS REALTOR can help you navigate through what for most people is the biggest purchase decision in their lifetime.  Here are some important points to consider as you select your Oxford MS real estate agent:

Qualities To Look For In An Oxford MS Real Estate Agent

Choose a real estate agent who has several years of experience selling real estate and outstanding reviews and credentials.  If other people have had a great experience with that real estate agent, it is likely you will as well. In addition, make sure that he or she is in business full-time and has made it his or her career. Such a person is far more likely to know which houses are selling.  They are also more knowledgeable on the right selling prices. Find an Oxford MS real estate agent who has confidence and knowledge and who you can build rapport with.

Ask Other People About Their Experience With Their Oxford MS Real Estate Agent

One very effective way to find a great real estate agent in Oxford MS is to simply ask other people how their experience was with a particular Realtor. People are excited to share when they have had a great experience working with someone, so referrals can be an excellent way to find an agent that will work for you. You can ask friends and family if they can recommend an Oxford MS real estate agent who may be able to assist you.  Only ask people who you know and would trust their recommendation.

You might also visit the websites of the real estate agents you were referred to and do the following:

• Verify that their real estate license is active.
• Call and speak with the real estate agent about your goals in buying or selling a home, and see how attentive and helpful they are and if you enjoy speaking and working with them
• Inform the agent of the geographical areas you are interested in and ask if these are areas he or she works in and are familiar with.
• Make an appointment meet the realtor face–to-face. You might meet at the agent’s office or arrange a specific location – perhaps even a specific property.

Choose An Agent Who Is Familiar With Your Particular Neighborhood

If you are looking for a house in a specific neighborhood, you need an agent that knows the area well.  If you are selling your house, the agent needs to know the cost of houses in the neighborhood and how long the houses are staying in the market.

Keep An Eye Out For Oxford MS Real Estate Ads

If you are low on referrals or otherwise still looking for ideas, successful REALTORS often put ads out in local newspapers and magazines. Browse your local publications for advertisements and make some phone calls.  You are sure to come across an Oxford MS real estate agent that you can interview to find out if they are a good fit or not.

Decide Who Will Help You With Your Oxford MS Real Estate Transaction

Now that you know some qualities of a good real estate agent, it’s time for you to take the next step and choose the Oxford MS real estate agent you will work with!  If you are interested in working with me, it would be my honor to be part of this journey with you.  My many years of experience living and selling real estate in Oxford MS allow me to provide details and information about Oxford MS real estate that other agents might not be able to. As a free service, I provide listing information on all the active homes for sale in Oxford MS and the North Central MS REALTORS MLS– all you need to do is sign up for a free account on this website, and you will instantly be able to see information on all the houses that are available.  Once you have gone through and found some listings you are interested in, simply get in touch and I will be happy to help you take the next steps towards buying or selling Oxford MS real estate!