No. An agent who s pecializes in luxury is often out of their depth in selling a fixer-upper. An agent who works mostly with first time home buyers may not know how to best advise a couple selling a matrimonial h ome in a divorce. A senior specialist whose business is helping empty nesters downsize is l ikely not the nest for for a first time buyer seeking that first home purchase. A high volume producer may be an awful match for someone who needs frequent hand holding. It goes on and on
We will not refer or recommend in our market area
Smart consumers do, and they’ll either hire the agent that answers their questions best, and/or the one they end up being most comfortable with or like the most. Sadly, all too often, being a good interviewer or m aking people feel at ease seldom translate to actual competence or professionalism. It’s better than hiring the first agent you run into at an open house, but it doesn’t compare to enlist the assistance of an expert. We know what questions to ask, what specialization matters t o your specific circumstances, and how to cut through the hype
We love this question, a nd in our experience in running a real estate brokerage for 16 years, building a market leader, referring agents on behalf of clients across the country for decades and our own body o f nearly $1 billion in transactions, a good agent is worth their weight in gold, and a poor or inept a gent can cause catastrophic damage to their client. Transactions have so many moving parts, c omplications, details, and shifting sands that a smart, agile, competent professional agent makes a huge impact in during, and for years after the transaction closes
There isn’t. We will n ot make a referral in our own market area (Westchester County, NY and the surrounding areas) so our skin in the game is the same as yours- the only success we enjoy is if there is a positive o utcome
While no one has a crystal ball, following best interview and selection practices and getting the advice of a professional raises the percentage of s uccess exponentially. Our reputation is on the line with each referral we make. Our experience and knowledge in how to choose a real estate agent is far above anything an unlicensed consumer possesses.
A nominal referral fee is paid by the referred agent to us. Referral fees are a time-honored and ethical form of compensation that gives the referring brokerage a reason to choose the right professional to recommend
Contact us and answer a few questions about y our prospective transaction. Are you selling? Buying? Both? What are your circumstances? Do you need a specialist (handyman, first time buyer, short sale, divorce)? Once we know your market and specific needs, we’ll match you up with one or more agents to interview. We’ll coach you in what to ask and what to focus on, as well as what is less i mportant, and this results in a far more expertly driven agent hiring decision.
