HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT REALTOR Tips to choose an experienced professional homeowners associations, etc, have different regulations on short-tem rentals. REALTORS know these and a for sale by owner might not have the knowledge of this information, which could lead to a lot of issues. By Lauren Glendenning Brought to you ty the Val Board of REALTORS In today's world, there are so many options at your Ingerips with modem technology. t can be daunting to ensure the person you're hiring to sell or buy a home is a sawy, trustaorthy protessional. These tips will help guide you through finding the right person for the job. "t is integral to choose a REALTOR" who not only makes your best interests their No. 1 priority, but also someone who has a strong moral compass, and a "IS so important to hire someona who's trained. does their homework and knows the area." Grfin says. One program that was created exclusively for VBR members is the Vail Pro Designation. This program was estabished to increase members local knowledge and requires members take courses on the history of the valley, a community update course, a course on the Realfre widire education program, and a presentation on schools in the valley. personality that is compatible with yours," says Alex Griffin, chair of the Vail Multi-List Service (VMLS) "Buying and selling real estate is rated as one of the most stressful things in your lite-a good REALTOR will ease your stress and help successfully navigate the intricacies of a real estate transaction. Here are a few more tips from the Val Board of REALTORS" on how to find the right REALTOR. Interview before choosing a REALTOR Belore chocosing a seller's or buyer's agent, don't be afraid to talk to a few REALTORS" 10 see which person is the right it. You want to ask the questions mentioned Do your research you know anyone who has bought or sold real estate in Eagle County, ask them for REALTÓR recommendations "Hopetuly, they can make it easy by refering a rockstar, but it they had a bad experience, you'l know who to avoid," Griffin says Many REALTORS" get business via referals, but they're increasingly relying on their online presence to bring in business. Grfin says good REALTORS" present wel online, so it is easy for corsumers to look at their bios, their listings, previous sales, accreditations, specialties, testimonials, and other availatle online data. above, but you're also looking for someone who can meet your specific needs. "I think it's worth talking to at least two or three REALTORS"," Grifin says. "The best agerts always provide Look for the "R" - REALTOR When it comes time for you to buy or sell your home, "Look for the R" A REALTOR" expert provides the Reassurance, the Resources, and the Reliable guidance on the path to property ownership"That is who we R One of the easiest and most efficient ways to narow your ist of potential real estate agents is to choose a REALTOR over just someone with a license. REALTORS are professionals that belong to the National Association of Ask detailed questions REALTORS and, localy, the Vail Board of REALTORS. The When meeting with or taking to REALTORS", here are reason this distinction matters is because REALTORS are some good questions to ask heavily invested in their profession and hold themselves to a higher code of ethics than agents who might be trying ther hand at real estate as a side gig "There are so many subte nuances in our industry that you really want to rely on someone who is competent, very well connected to the industry, who has a daily puse on the ever changing market, and who stays on top of industry changes." says Grifin. you are not well represented by a competent, well-connected REALTOR", you could be leaving thousands on the table and exposing yourself to a lot of lability A hot topic in the real estate industry is short-term value- they always look out for your best interests while also adapting their style to the personality, needs, and goals of their clents Value of Multiple-List Service (MLS) Staring your home search using online real estate sites helps provides a home buyer or seller quick and easy data on some of the available istings in their area, but a REALTOR" is part of the MLS system which has the most up-to-date and real-ime information available on the market-ahead of the other webstes. Most, if not How long have you been in the business? How many homes have you sold in my neighborhood in the past yoar? What's the typical price range of homes you sell and where? all, real estate sites syndicate and pull data from the cone MLS. but sometimes the algoritms involved don't always provide the most accurate, real-time data. For example, some sites refer to a duplex property type as a multifamily property, which are actually two offerent classifications. One of the biggest values of using a REALTOR is having an advocate who knows how to use the MLS, along with their boots-on-the ground market knowledge, to help you buy or sell your next home with ease. Whar's your fee and what comes with i? How will you market my home? Wi I be working with just you or with a team? How long are your listings typically on the market? What's your average sold-to-ist price ratio? What separates you from other REALTORS in our marker? Visit VBR.net for additional information about Val Valey real estate and to find a local REALTORS. rentals, In the Val Valey each area, community. REASSURANCE. RESOURCES. RELIABLE. THAT'S WHO WE A REALTOR expert provides the Reassurance, the Resources, and the Reliable guidance on the path to property ownership. REALTOR Is your agent a REALTOR ? Look for the R. VBR Find a trusted REALTOR or Affiliate member today. Visit the Vail Board of REALTORS website at vbr.net. HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT REALTOR Tips to choose an experienced professional homeowners associations, etc, have different regulations on short-tem rentals. REALTORS know these and a for sale by owner might not have the knowledge of this information, which could lead to a lot of issues. By Lauren Glendenning Brought to you ty the Val Board of REALTORS In today's world, there are so many options at your Ingerips with modem technology. t can be daunting to ensure the person you're hiring to sell or buy a home is a sawy, trustaorthy protessional. These tips will help guide you through finding the right person for the job. "t is integral to choose a REALTOR" who not only makes your best interests their No. 1 priority, but also someone who has a strong moral compass, and a "IS so important to hire someona who's trained. does their homework and knows the area." Grfin says. One program that was created exclusively for VBR members is the Vail Pro Designation. This program was estabished to increase members local knowledge and requires members take courses on the history of the valley, a community update course, a course on the Realfre widire education program, and a presentation on schools in the valley. personality that is compatible with yours," says Alex Griffin, chair of the Vail Multi-List Service (VMLS) "Buying and selling real estate is rated as one of the most stressful things in your lite-a good REALTOR will ease your stress and help successfully navigate the intricacies of a real estate transaction. Here are a few more tips from the Val Board of REALTORS" on how to find the right REALTOR. Interview before choosing a REALTOR Belore chocosing a seller's or buyer's agent, don't be afraid to talk to a few REALTORS" 10 see which person is the right it. You want to ask the questions mentioned Do your research you know anyone who has bought or sold real estate in Eagle County, ask them for REALTÓR recommendations "Hopetuly, they can make it easy by refering a rockstar, but it they had a bad experience, you'l know who to avoid," Griffin says Many REALTORS" get business via referals, but they're increasingly relying on their online presence to bring in business. Grfin says good REALTORS" present wel online, so it is easy for corsumers to look at their bios, their listings, previous sales, accreditations, specialties, testimonials, and other availatle online data. above, but you're also looking for someone who can meet your specific needs. "I think it's worth talking to at least two or three REALTORS"," Grifin says. "The best agerts always provide Look for the "R" - REALTOR When it comes time for you to buy or sell your home, "Look for the R" A REALTOR" expert provides the Reassurance, the Resources, and the Reliable guidance on the path to property ownership"That is who we R One of the easiest and most efficient ways to narow your ist of potential real estate agents is to choose a REALTOR over just someone with a license. REALTORS are professionals that belong to the National Association of Ask detailed questions REALTORS and, localy, the Vail Board of REALTORS. The When meeting with or taking to REALTORS", here are reason this distinction matters is because REALTORS are some good questions to ask heavily invested in their profession and hold themselves to a higher code of ethics than agents who might be trying ther hand at real estate as a side gig "There are so many subte nuances in our industry that you really want to rely on someone who is competent, very well connected to the industry, who has a daily puse on the ever changing market, and who stays on top of industry changes." says Grifin. you are not well represented by a competent, well-connected REALTOR", you could be leaving thousands on the table and exposing yourself to a lot of lability A hot topic in the real estate industry is short-term value- they always look out for your best interests while also adapting their style to the personality, needs, and goals of their clents Value of Multiple-List Service (MLS) Staring your home search using online real estate sites helps provides a home buyer or seller quick and easy data on some of the available istings in their area, but a REALTOR" is part of the MLS system which has the most up-to-date and real-ime information available on the market-ahead of the other webstes. Most, if not How long have you been in the business? How many homes have you sold in my neighborhood in the past yoar? What's the typical price range of homes you sell and where? all, real estate sites syndicate and pull data from the cone MLS. but sometimes the algoritms involved don't always provide the most accurate, real-time data. For example, some sites refer to a duplex property type as a multifamily property, which are actually two offerent classifications. One of the biggest values of using a REALTOR is having an advocate who knows how to use the MLS, along with their boots-on-the ground market knowledge, to help you buy or sell your next home with ease. Whar's your fee and what comes with i? How will you market my home? Wi I be working with just you or with a team? How long are your listings typically on the market? What's your average sold-to-ist price ratio? What separates you from other REALTORS in our marker? Visit VBR.net for additional information about Val Valey real estate and to find a local REALTORS. rentals, In the Val Valey each area, community. REASSURANCE. RESOURCES. RELIABLE. THAT'S WHO WE A REALTOR expert provides the Reassurance, the Resources, and the Reliable guidance on the path to property ownership. REALTOR Is your agent a REALTOR ? Look for the R. VBR Find a trusted REALTOR or Affiliate member today. Visit the Vail Board of REALTORS website at vbr.net.