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Communicating with your real estate agent can speed up the home buying process.

Buying a home can be a stressful process. I get it, you want to find your dream home at the best price, right?  Add a time constraint and your blood-pressure just increased substantially. Fear not! One of the best ways to make your home buying process go as smoothly as possible is to communicate effectively with your real estate agent.

Here are some top tips to enable you to communicate better with your realtor so that you can get into your new home – pronto!

Work with one agent only!
It is essential to find an agent that you’re comfortable working and talking with, and it’ll make finding a home that much easier, not to mention fun! Talk with your real estate agent about the terms of exclusivity which can increase the commitment level that agent offers. If you are jumping from agent to agent, how hard do you think that each agent will work for you?  It is a two-way commitment between Realtor and client.  If you find a home that you want to see, contact your agent rather than the realtor on the listing. You hired your agent to find the right home and negotiate the best possible price and terms on your behalf.  Why empower the listing agent with the details about much you would pay?  Be clear, the listing agent has a fiduciary responsibility to the seller.  You need an agent with your best interests at heart.  In San Diego, the buyer does not pay for agent compensation, your representation is free.  Be sure to hire a full-time, professional Realtor, this may be the best decision you make with the biggest purchase of your life.

Get your communication clear
If you prefer phone calls, texts, emails, or coffee meetings, let your real estate agent know so that they can alter their communications accordingly. The regularity that you talk to your agent plays a critical role in how successfully you communicate with your agent.

Set your standards
Always tell your agent what your wants and needs are when searching for a new home. Your needs should be a list of what you absolutely can’t live without in a house. Your wants should include perks but not deal breakers. Communicating these lists to your agent means that you won’t waste time looking at houses that you’ll never purchase.

Effective communication with your Realtor is one of the best ways to make your home buying experience smooth, pleasant, and stress-free! It pays to have a real estate agent who has excellent communication and local expertise. Get started on your home search by contacting Jenn Blake Real Estate Group at Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty in San Diego, California at 858-663-6788.