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The process of selecting an Ohio real estate agent is similar in many ways to the process of selecting other professional assistance.  The same questions, concerns and strategies you employ when looking for a doctor, dentist, lawyer or accountant can and should be employed when you consider choosing your Dayton or Cincinnati Ohio real estate agent who, after all, will be your consultant and counselor on some of the biggest decisions you will ever make.

 

Buying or selling your Ohio real estate is a very important process that regard your ginances and the well being of your family. Since the decisions you will make while dealing with Cincinnati or Dayton real estate are so monumental, it might be worthwhile to interview a couple of Ohio real estate agents before you make a final decision.  At the very least, you should have a list of criterion with which to evaluate any Ohio real estate agent you’re considering.

 

 

1. An Ohio real estate agent is not necessarily the same thing as an Ohio REALTOR®
Ohio REALTORS® can provide an extra level of service, and to be an Ohio REALTOR ®, a Ohio real estate agent must be a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). NAR members adhere to a strict code of ethics founded on the principle of providing fair and honest service to all consumers. Ohio real estate agents who are not REALTORS ® work solely under state/provincial licensing regulations. RE/MAX of Southern Ohio real estate agents are required to be REALTORS ® as a condition of membership in the RE/MAX organization. Since RE/MAX of Southern Ohio real estate agents are also REALTORS®, you can be sure they will provide you with fair and honest service.

 

2. Check on experience, education and productivity of the Southern Ohio real estate agent.
As with most professions, experience pays in real estate. When searching, you should look for the amount of experience the Ohio real estate agent has. RE/MAX real estate agents average 12 years of experience, far exceeding the industry average. RE/MAX of Southern Ohio REALTORS ® have the knowledge and experience in real estate that is necessary in helping you find your dream home. 

 

3. Designations matter.
Real estate designations such as the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) and Leadership Training Graduate (LTG) suggest an expertise and commitment that goes beyond just earning and maintaining a real estate license.  As a percentage of membership, RE/MAX agents hold more REALTOR ® professional designations compared to any other national or international company.

 

4. Market knowledge and presence is important.
Make sure the Ohio real estate agent not only knows the market but has a strong presence there. Whether it’s a RE/MAX of Southern Ohio REALTOR ® in Cincinnati or a RE/MAX of Southern Ohio REALTOR ® in Dayton, all RE/MAX of Southern Ohio REALTORS ® have a strong presence throughout Southern Ohio.

One of the best indicators is whether you’ve seen the agent’s yard signs around the neighborhood.  RE/MAX leads most local real estate markets in virtually every category and RE/MAX leads nationally in production with more than one million transactions annually. RE/MAX of Southern Ohio REALTOR S® have market knowledge and presence.

 

5. National networks mean a lot in relocations.
Selecting an Ohio real estate agent that is part of a national network can be especially important if you’re selling in one city in preparation of moving to another city. Your selling real estate agent can refer you to a professional, compatible agent in your destination city. RE/MAX of Southern Ohio real estate agents belong to the real estate network with the most market presence and market share.