Buying your new home can be an exciting adventure! Our home buying guide will help you understand the process – from steps you should take at the beginning through closing on your new home. While there are a lot of details involved, taking the right steps and making informed decisions will make your purchase go smoothly as possible.
Whether you’ve made the decision to buy a home in Kansas City or you’re looking for a realtor because you’d like to sell your home, the truth is that deciding who to work with can be a huge challenge. Thankfully, at The Rob Ellerman Team at ReeceNichols, we’d love to give you a few pointers to ensure that you make the best decision for your specific situation.
That’s why below we’ve put together a helpful guide that highlights the most important things you should look for in a realtor. Although the process can feel overwhelming and intimidating, the good news is that if you know what to look for, you can set yourself up for success. Keep reading to learn more, or feel free to schedule a call with our team of Kansas City real estate experts today.
When it’s time to start the journey of house hunting, the best thing you can do is to have a trusted realtor by your side. Whether you already have a neighborhood in mind or you’re just starting the process, a realtor can help walk you through exactly what you need to do. That’s why it’s so crucial to choose a realtor that puts your needs first.
Of course, it’s also helpful if you have a budget in mind. Speaking with a mortgage lender at the beginning of your house hunt can make everything easier down the line. For example, working with a lender means you’ll know exactly how much you can spend which makes it simpler to filter out houses that won’t work for you.
So how do you find a good realtor? If you have friends or family members who have recently purchased a home in your area, it’s never a bad idea to ask them for recommendations. At the end of the day, if someone you trust had a good experience with their realtor, chances are that you will too.
You may also want to consider taking advantage of the information that exists on the internet. Thanks to review sites and social media, it’s easier than ever to see what kind of reputation a real estate agent has. Browse Facebook or Google, check out reviews, and dig deep to read about the experiences other people have had.
Once you find a realtor that seems like a good fit, start the process of reaching out. The next steps will look different for everyone, and that’s okay! Some realtors may schedule a meeting for you to come in and discuss what you’re searching for, what your goals are, and what you can expect from them. Others will put together a list of homes that they think would work well for you. Either way, you’re now in the beginning stages of your property search, and that’s always an exciting place to be!
Figuring out how to buy a house on your own isn’t something anyone should have to do. As we mentioned above, your realtor will be there to walk you through the entire process, helping you to find homes, put in an offer, and keep things on track until you close. That’s why your realtor should be…
Needless to say, you’ll be working with your real estate agent on a regular basis. That’s why it’s important to choose someone who is friendly and easy to talk to. After all, because you’ll be in such close contact, being on the same page is incredibly important and helpful.
Perhaps most importantly, your realtor should be a good communicator. In other words, because this is the person you’ve chosen to facilitate your entire real estate experience, you want to be certain that the person you’re working with knows how to get ahold of you. Buying a home is incredibly exciting, but there are a number of things that need to happen between the time you put in an offer and the time you close. Your realtor will need to keep you in the loop on everything from counteroffers to inspections to closing paperwork.
Last, but certainly not least, you should seek to find a realtor that’s passionate about their community. Trust us when we say that the people who love where they live are the ones who go the extra mile because you’re more to them than just a customer — you’re also a neighbor.
Majid was excellent! He was very helpful in selecting a buyer, knowledgeable of real estate trends and pricing, and made the process of seling my dad's home painless. Communication was always open and he was available for any q...
My husband and I met Brad by chance at an open house and it was clear he was the perfect match for us, especially as first-time homebuyers. Honestly, looking back, choosing to work with Brad was one of the best decisions we mad...
Derek was super transparent during this whole process! Always looking for ways to help us as buyers, whether it was him directly answering the questions or channeling us to the person who may have the answer! I've worked with s...
Simply the only realtor you need. He was very responsive to our needs and knew exactly what it would take to sell our house. He made it very easy for us.
Jennifer is a complete professional, someone you can trust to get the job done. Outstanding communication and a great personality. I would highly recommend her for a sale or purchase of your new home.
Derek did an outstanding job in helping us with the sale of the house. This is the second time I have worked with Derek (the first time was buying/selling), and I would recommend him to anyone and do so whenever I am asked abou...
We’ve bought two homes the past 8 years together. Both experiences were in tough markets and both homes ended up much higher values after the sale.
Relentless in finding us a home and this was perfect. When we sold it had increased in value as well helping us with our next. Many great memories and grateful for his help.
We would recommend Majid and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. Majid was recommended to me by three different friends, which is why we chose to meet with him. Once we met Majid, and he outlined how he would ...
Brad was amazing to work with! Responses were very timely, and he was able to answer all of our questions! He really did help us find our perfect home!
Andrew Hicklin was amazing throughout this process of selling my mom's house. Listed on a Friday and we had a contract on Sunday afternoon. The pictures and video of the house were outstanding and clearly created a very good at...
Working with Andrew was great. He always took the time to inspect all of the important items when we looked at a house. As first homebuyers we were obviously very new to the home buying process and Andrew took the time to expla...
A real pleasure working with Andrew and his team. He did everything he said he would do from day one to the end. Always answered calls, text and emails, communication was great and timely. Very happy with the overall experience...
Working with Andrew Hicklin to sell our house in Kansas City was an outstanding experience. He was meticulous and prepared, ensuring every detail was covered. Andrew took exceptional care of us, with clear and consistent commun...
I have been working with Andrew for years to find the right home for my family. He went well above and beyond to not only help us find the right house but that we were looked after in regards to questions we didn’t even think t...
Andrew Hicklin is the best there is! Very honest, trustworthy, and truly wants the best for his clients. He makes things easy to understand and is thorough in his work! We cannot thank him enough for his work and professionalism!
Andrew Hicklin blows them all out of the water. Hands down, he’s the best I’ve ever worked with, and it’s not even close. Andrew’s commitment to getting you the most value for your money is unmatched. Whether it’s negotiating a...
As a first time home buyer, Andrew Hicklin has been an invaluable resource to me throughout the home buying process. He took the time to have detailed conversations about what exactly I was looking for and helped me understand ...
Working with Jessica was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She made the entire process incredibly smooth, stress-free, and straightforward. Her professionalism, clear communication, and dedication to her clients are un...
I have worked with Jessica twice and each time she was exceptional. She gives realistic sales advice, answers phone calls very quickly, looks out for possible sales problems and generates accurate and timely documents. Jessica ...
Our team’s unprecedented professionalism, skill, and attention to detail has allowed us to set sales records. We will ensure your buying or selling experience exceeds your expectations.
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