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How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent

by Chuck Marunde / Wednesday, 30 January 2013 / Published in sequim realtor

How do you find a good real estate agent? You would not think this is such a difficult question, yet many buyers and sellers continue to tell me they hired the wrong agent. Without asking, I’ve been hearing stories for years.  Since this is obviously such an important issue for so many buyers and sellers, I want to share one key task that all of the buyers and sellers with bad experiences tell me they did not do before they hired their agent.  What do you think that one thing is?  Like these for-sale-by-owner signs which make it obvious why they are selling, the key to finding a good real estate agent is also obvious . . . if you know where to look.

Find a Good Real Estate Agent

Finding a Good Real Estate Agent

One very important key is simply looking at real estate agents’ online profiles.  What do they say about themselves on their own resumes or their own online profiles?  Here are real quotes taken from agents’ own resumes from around the United States.  Tell the truth, would you define these agents as good real estate agents based on these profiles?  If you had read these profiles first, would you hire these agents to handle the most important asset of your life–your home? [All typos were in the original quotes, and these agents had no additional real estate experience of any kind listed.]

  • I was with In-n-Out Burger for about thirteen years. I was a regular associate, then went into management, then worked as a Divisional Trainer for them, and then back into management.
  • I have spent the majority of the last 18 years volunteering as a pianist at church and other family or friend functions related to it. [Many experiences like this are honorable, but have no bearing on real estate knowledge or experience.]
  • I get the pleasure of grabbing my fishing pole, walking a few steps to my dock and catch (and release) 5 lb trout, that is living.
  • My whole career has been in retail or waiting tables so going into real estate was a natural transition for me.
  • Being in the marching band really taught me the importance of being a member of a team.
  • I spent 17 years in the sand and gravel business before deciding to move on to real estate.  

Know What a Good Real Estate Does and Doesn’t Look Like

The issue here is not good character, because all of these candidates undoubtedly have good character.  You most likely define a good real estate agent as someone with good character plus real estate knowledge plus real estate experience. I’ve written several articles about how to find a good real estate agent, what to look for and how to do your online research. [See What Defines a Good Real Estate Agent?]

Whether you are buying or selling, there’s a lot of money at stake–yours.  You have high standards for choosing a dentist, a doctor, a financial adviser, or an accountant.  Why not set high standards to find a good real estate agent?  It only takes a few minutes to do your research online, and that few minutes of research could make all the difference in your life.

Is a Good Real Estate Agent by Referral?

It used to be that referrals were the most reliable way to find a good real estate agent, and that can still be a great way to get a good agent, but it can also be a curse.  Read Real Estate Referrals – Blessing or Curse? Even if you get a referral, I would strongly recommend you still do your due diligence.  I wrote an article about how to do your due diligence online, and you may find those tips useful.  That article is How to Research Your Real Estate Agent.  I promise if you follow these tips, you will find a good real estate agent.

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About Chuck Marunde

After practicing real estate law for 20 years in Washington, Chuck opened iRealty Virtual Brokers covering the Sequim and the beautiful Olympic Peninsula. Chuck is the author of numerous magazine and Internet articles with a primary focus on real estate. He is also the author of over a dozen books, mostly about Sequim real estate. Chuck is a photographer, videographer, and Registered FAA Drone Pilot. Chuck has combined his love for real estate and technology to create a growing Internet presence in his market, and enjoys building his websites and blogs, including SequimBlog.com and Sequim4Sale.com and LuxuryWaterViewHomes.com. Chuck has degrees in Economics, Law, and Education.

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Sequim Buyer's Agent
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125 Olympic Ranch Ln,
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From Los Angeles

It's rare, but once in awhile life provides the perfect collaborator for an important endeavor such as buying your new home. For me that person was Chuck Marunde. His two decade background as a Real Estate Attorney, his prolific career as an author of articles and books on Real Estate and his forthright and moral character made choosing Chuck a no-brainer. Chuck is dedicated, thorough, incredible at the negotiating table, knowledgeable about all local laws & regs but, most importantly, Chuck loves what he does. And what he does is find his client the perfect property. Chuck isn't about making the sale, he's about making the sale that is OPTIMUM for his CLIENT and this makes Chuck a rare bird indeed. I love my new home in Sequim and I am indebted to Chuck for making it happen. Kevin E.

From Seattle

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chuck over the past three years in selling my parent's estate. It was a tough time to sell during the housing recession, but Chuck always kept things on the positive side. With his real estate law background, he offers sound, practical advice. He helps you along with the process using discussions and reason, rather than opinions and speculations. If Chuck doesn’t know the answers, he will get them for you. In several instances, Chuck took the initiative to meet with county officials to get up-to-date facts about zoning and regulations. I was always impressed with his company’s tech savvy communi-cations and internet presence: weekly email updates, blogs, videos, links, Linked-in networking, etc. He is truly pioneering the future of buying & selling real estate. Brian M.

From California

"Andy Romano is a successful motion picture character actor with over 40 years in 'the Biz.' Mr. Romano has a home in beautiful Santa Barbara, California, but he chooses to live most of the time in Sequim, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula in the great Pacific Northwest. Why? In his own words, 'Because it's even more beautiful and surrounded by more beauty in this incredibly peaceful and quiet place. With respect to real estate agents or brokers, well my friend Chuck Marunde, owner of Sequim and Port Angeles Real Estate, is hands down the best there" Andy R.

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From Florida

We do our homework for the task at hand and we look for and expect to enlist partners that do the same. It was our good fortune to select Chuck Marunde of Sequim and Port Angeles Real Estate to represent us as a buyer's broker in our search for a home in the Sequim/Port Angeles area. Chuck's site is all encompassing and super fast compared to many others, he knows the market at every conceivable level and his guidance through the process of selecting and purchasing a home is priceless - above and beyond that of anyone with whom we have ever worked. Add to all this his 20 year background in real estate law and you have discovered a superb asset in the adventure of purchasing a home. Greg and Marilyn

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