{"id":1340,"date":"2021-04-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-17T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chrisbuyshomesstlseller8.carrot.com\/?p=1340"},"modified":"2025-02-15T15:32:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T15:32:58","slug":"how-to-find-a-good-real-estate-agent-in-indianapolis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisbuyshomesindy.com\/blog\/how-to-find-a-good-real-estate-agent-in-indianapolis\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent in Indianapolis"},"content":{"rendered":"Hiring a real estate agent in Indianapolis can be frustrating. So what are the steps on <em><strong>how to find a good real estate agent in Indianapolis<\/strong><\/em>?\n\nMany local large real estate brokers will spend thousands of dollars each month to\u00a0ensure that their agents are the most visible, whether it be online, in the Yellow Pages, or by erecting giant billboards in\u00a0the most trafficked sections of Indianapolis.\n\nHowever,<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"> the agents backed by the most promotion dollars aren\u2019t always the best<\/span>,\u00a0and may not be a good fit for your circumstances. In today\u2019s piece, we\u2019re going to look at how you can find a good real\u00a0estate agent in Indianapolis.\n\n<em>[<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>NOTE<\/strong><\/span>: If you need to sell your Indianapolis house fast and can&#8217;t wait the 3-6 months+ it is taking to sell a home on the local market&#8230; we may be able to help by buying your house from you. We can <a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make you an all-cash offer within 24 hours<\/a> on your house in as-is condition. ]<\/em>\n<h2>How To Find A Good Real Estate Agent In Indianapolis &#8211; Get Reviews\u2026 Real Reviews<\/h2>\nOnline reviews of real estate agents are easily manipulated, and can be often times little more than paid advertisements. It\u2019s\u00a0important to get honest reviews from any agent that you\u2019re considering, and any reputable agent will be glad to provide\u00a0you with recent clients.\n\nAlso, reviews are one of the best ways to see how any real estate professional does out in the marketplace.\n\nAs a last way to check out the agent&#8230; hit Google and type in &#8220;[name of agent] reviews&#8221; and see what pops up in the Google search. If you see a bunch of bad reviews on websites like yelp and others&#8230; see if the agent tried to engage with those negative reviewers online to resolve the situation.\n<h2>Ask the Right Questions Of The Local Indianapolis Real Estate Agent<\/h2>\nAsk the agent (or better yet, his or her former clients) the following questions to gauge the agent\u2019s skill, and ability to\u00a0represent you as a buyer or a seller:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Was there any part of the process of buying or selling a home that clients were pleased or particularly displeased with?<\/li>\n \t<li>What was the asking price?<\/li>\n \t<li>What was the sales price?<\/li>\n \t<li>What properties have you worked with in my location?<\/li>\n \t<li>What about similarly sized properties?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIt\u2019s important to choose an agent who has experience working with homes similar to yours.\n<h2>Check The Real Estate Agent&#8217;s Credentials<\/h2>\nCheck with your state\u2019s real estate regulatory authority to verify the agent\u2019s licensing. While you\u2019re on that website,\u00a0you\u2019re also often able to look into regulatory actions and complaints against the agent.\n\nYou should also ask the agent\u00a0how long they\u2019ve been buying and selling homes. If they\u2019re representing an agency, ask how long they\u2019ve been with that\u00a0particular agency, and their history with other firms.\n\nAbove all, it\u2019s important to choose a real estate agent in Indianapolis that you can trust. Regular communication is extremely\u00a0important when selling your home, as in many cases, a house represents the majority of your net worth. A good agent\u00a0will be able to answer questions such as:\n<ul>\n \t<li>How many inquiries have been made about my home?<\/li>\n \t<li>How many of these inquiries came from people likely to make a purchase (not just window shoppers)?<\/li>\n \t<li>What other properties in this neighborhood are for sale? What is the asking price of those homes?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ask The Local Real Estate Agent How They Plan On Selling Your House<\/h2>\nSometimes going the direct route is the best. In the case of looking for a<strong> local Indianapolis IN real estate agent<\/strong>, ask them how they intend on selling your house for you that the other agents in town won&#8217;t do. And see what their answer is.\n\nUsually the great ones actually have a marketing plan and will get your house out there and on the market in a big way.\n<h2>This Is Where Low Priced Isn&#8217;t Always The Best<\/h2>\nOften times Indianapolis IN home sellers want to go with the lowest priced option.\n\nHeck, when you look at the numbers&#8230; if a real estate agent is earning 3% on a $100,000 sale&#8230; that&#8217;s $3,000 in fees just to 1 real estate agent (usually both agents representing the buyer and the seller earn commission)&#8230; it isn&#8217;t cheap. \u00a0But just really do your research before you go with a cut rate agent or a flat fee agent&#8230; because that usually means that the service you&#8217;re getting is also a lower level service.\n\nSome of <em>the best real estate agents in Indianapolis<\/em>\u00a0have great marketing systems and are able to sell homes faster and for higher prices. \u00a0So even if you find someone to sell your house at a 1.5% fee&#8230; look long and hard at whether you&#8217;ll be saving money long term.\n\nThe same goes for selling your house to a local real estate investor like Chris Buys Homes in Indianapolis. \u00a0The highest priced offer isn&#8217;t always the best. Look at the terms of the deal the house buyer offers you&#8230; and ensure they can close on-time&#8230; because every month that goes by costs you money (your mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.) to hold the property.\n\nIt\u2019s important to avoid low-quality real estate agents. These could be \u201crookies\u201d who will do anything to make their\u00a0first sale (including leaving dollars on the table). A good real estate can make selling your home an extremely smooth\u00a0experience, and will work in your best interest.\n\nSo go out there and do your research and find a local real estate agent.\n\nIf you need to sell your house fast&#8230; we&#8217;d love to make you an all-cash fair offer on your house.\n\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">We can make you a no-obligation offer in 24 hours<\/span><\/strong> or less and you can weigh that option against going with a real estate agent.\n\nJust click the link below and fill out the short form on the next page to get the painless process rolling.\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Need To Sell Your Indianapolis IN House Fast?<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Submit Your Basic Property Info For A Fast Cash Offer &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring a real estate agent in Indianapolis can be frustrating. So what are the steps on how to find a good real estate agent in Indianapolis? 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