Choosing a REALTOR®

The McCue Mortgage Company recommends that you use a REALTOR® when you buy or sell a home.  You can ask one of our mortgage experts to recommend a REALTOR® or you can use our REALTOR® partner link to Connecticut Association of Realtors  to help you search for a REALTOR® in your area.

In selecting a real estate agent, it is important that you choose one who has the REALTOR® designation.

There is one basic difference between a REALTOR® and a real estate agent.  A REALTOR® is a member of the National Association of REALTOR® and must subscribe to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. We recommended you work with a REALTOR® so you have an experienced person working to protect you and get you the best deal on one of the largest and most important transactions of your life.

When choosing a REALTOR® to represent you, it’s a good idea to interview candidates and choose the one you will feel most comfortable working with.  Here are some topics you may want to ask about:

  • How long have they been in the business?

New may mean more personalized service, but long may mean more experience.  If they’re new, are they part of a team so they have a good support network in their office?

  • How many properties have they sold in the last year?

Are they a go getter or do they wait for business to come to them?

  • The location of the properties they’ve sold. 

You want them to be familiar with the area in which you are buying and selling.

  • Have them explain how the commission structure will work for your transaction.

REALTORs® do a lot of work throughout the buying process, including qualifying homes for you to see, showing those  homes, helping you decide to take action on a property, scheduling inspections, negotiating on your behalf and much more. You should discuss how the REALTOR® is going to be paid for all the work done on your behalf.

  • Gain an understanding of their role. 

Are they strictly a buyer representative, do they list and sell? How many of each do they average per year?

  • Ask for a couple references. 

Of course if a McCue mortgage expert sent you to them, have confidence that they are a pro!