Finding Real Estate Agent Buying or Selling Crested Butte Home

Perhaps the most important decision you will make in the process of buying or selling your Crested Butte home will be the real estate agent you choose. There are lots of real estate agents in every market, and like everything else, the 80/20 rule applies here as well. 80 percent of the agents transact 20 percent of the sales, and conversely, the top 20 percent of the agents are involved in 80 percent of the transactions. Finding Real Estate Agent that fits your needs is essential and there are several things to watch out for. There are also a few different ways you can go about finding Real Estate Agent.

Problems with Some Real Estate Agents

Many agents are part-time and may not be as focused on your purchase or sale as you would like. Some agents have another job, because their current business is light or they cannot support their lifestyle as a full-time agent. You will want to find out more about your potential real estate agent before you hire them to represent you. What you’re looking for, of course, is someone in that rarified 20 percent. Someone with the experience and commitment to either help you sell your Crested Butte home or help you buy your Crested Butte dream home.

Using Previous Real Estate Agents

If you are selling your Crested Butte home and you were happy with the agent that represented you on the purchase of your home, you should consider them as a candidate. However, make sure that real estate agent is still active in the market! But using the same agent can be very helpful as they already know you and your home.

If you are looking to buy your dream Crested Butte home you might not have a local previous real estate agent. However, if you have previously bought or sold in the area and were also happy with that agent it might be good to reach out and see what they can do for you.

Finding Real Estate Agent on the Internet

The Internet is a great resource and can allow you to search easily for real estate agents in your market. You can simply use Google to search for agents in the Crested Butte. If you have already identified a few agents, google their names, and the names of their brokerages. If you are looking to buy or sell a luxury home, find agents who have represented other sellers or buyers with similar luxury transactions. It also makes sense to find a real estate agent that has similar luxury listings that are in the same price range.

You might go to www.realtor.com and search for homes for sale. First select Crested Butte, then enter the minimum and maximum dollar amount of your budget, then click Search. The listings that match your criteria will come up, and the agent’s name and brokerage will be shown at the bottom of each listing. It is a good idea to identify a few of these agents and add them as potential candidates. 

Real Estate Agent Referral

Ask neighbors and friends in Crested Butte who they used and how it went. Contact a trusted real estate agent in your hometown to help you with your search. Real estate agents work on referral basis, and it is not uncommon for one real estate agent to refer you to another and receive a referral fee. Note that real estate agents are not permitted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to pay referral fees to anyone but other licensed real estate agents.

If you go this route, make sure that your referring agent does their homework. You are relying on them to select the best agent for you, so make sure you trust them. They will also be compensated when you close, usually 20-25 percent of the net commissions to the agent. Most agents are happy to pay this referral fee because it is new business. If an agent in another market is influential and can refer additional business down the road, then it is a win-win.

Let me know how I can help you. I know many agents in Crested Butte and elsewhere, and may be able to help you find you an excellent agent.

Finding Real Estate Agent Buying or Selling Crested Butte Home Final Thoughts

I hope you see the level of detail and time and effort I put into this candid article Finding Real Estate Agent Buying or Selling Crested Butte Home.  I have become a Top Real Estate Agent in Crested Butte by helping my clients to make informed decisions.

If you’d like to use my knowledge and experience in Buying or Selling your Crested Butte home – call me.

Thanks,
Chris.

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Chris Kopf
Global Luxury Property Specialist
Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty
(970) 209-5405, or chriskopf@bighornrealty.com