How To Choose A Real Estate Agent

Selling homes isn’t easy. That’s why it is imperative to find a Realtor®® that truly knows the tricks of the trade.


With the plethora of real estate agents around, it can be difficult to find just the right one! Keep reading to find out how to get the best agent for your Ruby Hill home in Pleasanton CA.

Ask your friends, neighbors, and relatives

Have any of your friends recently sold a house? Or maybe someone in your neighborhood just moved in. Ask who their Realtor® was and if they were satisfied with the service.


Google the agent and read their reviews. Also, check out their Facebook or LinkedIn profiles. That’s always a good, easy way to start.

How many listings has the agent sold within the last year?

Some agents only sell houses on a part time basis. Others take this profession to the next level and deliver excellent results.


Find out how successful and competent an agent is by checking their track record. A great agent sells a lot of homes, and does it fast. This is the kind of person you want handling your home.

How long has the agent been in the business?

Some Realtors® are new, and some are experienced. Only few are true veterans and masters of the craft.


Sure, an agent might have all the certificates needed, but without going through the School of Hard Knocks, it doesn’t mean much.

How much does the agent know about the area?

Ruby Hill homes in Pleasanton CA are some of the finest in the state. The agent representing you and your home ought to know more than a thing or two about the town. They’ve really got to know it like the back of their hand!

When an agent knows the area well, this means their network of other agents and potential buyers for your home is wide and deep. They know who to contact to get word of your listing out, and they can find just the right match for your specific situation.


How do you feel about the agent?

Of course, in the end it really boils down to how the agent makes you feel. Does the agent confidently tell you that he can sell your home in a few months? Or does the agent exude an air of uncertainty, making you wonder if your home will ever sell?


Pick an agent you feel comfortable with. The agent will be your partner for the next few months or so. He will be your advocate in the negotiation process, your walking, talking encyclopedia when the paperwork comes in, and your representative all throughout the process.


When it comes to selling houses, nobody does it better than Doug Buenz and the 680 Group! My expert team of agents can help you sell your Ruby Hill home in Pleasanton CA in as little as no time!


For more info, call me, Doug Buenz, at (925) 621-0680. Let me know what you need and let’s get started right away!

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Do You Have Real Estate Questions? This List is For You!

Buyers, sellers, investors, and anyone involved in the real estate process has questions in mind. Whether this is your first time or your tenth time around, it’s never too late to learn something new.

Keep reading to see the most common real estate questions people in Ruby Hill Pleasanton CA ask all the time!

Should I talk to a bank before looking for homes for sale?

The answer is definitely! Talking to a bank early on will let you know how much you can actually afford. This way, you can immediately rule out homes that cost $300,000 and above if your budget does not allow it.

What is the difference between a pre-approval and pre-qualification?

Not many people have hundreds of thousands of dollars lying around, thus the need to take a loan when buying. A pre-qualification can be thought of as the first step in the mortgage process, while a pre-approval is the second step.

Most experts would say that a pre-approval is what really matters, and that a pre-qualification doesn’t really matter much. The pre-approval actually tells what you will be able to loan, giving you an edge over other buyers in a contested home for sale.

What renovations should I do before selling my home?

This is a great question, and it’s one I hear all the time.

If you have the budget, and if you’re really passionate about something, there’s nothing to stop you from going over the top and completely renovating the house. However, most people consider home repairs to increase the property’s value and potentially make a larger profit.

You can ask your Realtor for advice on which parts of the home need immediate attention. Your Realtor would know which repairs are absolutely necessary to get your Ruby Hill home sold and avoid it going stale on the market.

A ton of videos can be found on the internet that are fun to watch and demonstrate how a meager budget of $50, $100, $200, or $500 can make various upgrades in the living room, bathroom, kitchen, or exterior.

Do I really need a Realtor when buying or selling a home?

Selling a home by yourself or FSBO (For Sale By Owner) is usually done to save money. However, if you believe that time is gold and gold is money, you are actually losing money because unless you are a trained professional, there’s no way you can sell your home as fast as an experienced Realtor can.

Buying without a Realtor on your side is equally dangerous as well. Without a Realtor, you wouldn’t have anybody on your side to guide you through the intricacies of the buying process. You also risk falling prey to poor decisions, and are left to negotiate prices and other matters all on your own with no one watching your back.

I hope you learned something after reading this list of top real estate questions asked by people buying or selling homes!

If you’re trying to buy or sell a home in Ruby Hill Pleasanton CA, give me a call and I can answer all your other questions! You can reach us at (925) 621-0680. Look for Doug Buenz and the 680 Group, the best real estate agents in Pleasanton CA!

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