TENNESSEE REAL ESTATE AGENTS IN NASHVILLE, MEMPHIS AND BEYOND

How to Select an Tennessee Real Estate Agent

Do you know how to properly select a Tennessee real estate agent? Whether you are looking for realtors in Nashville, Memphis or anywhere else in Tennessee, you need to know how to select the best one, and also, what the difference is between a Tennessee realtor and a Tennessee real estate agent.

The process of selecting a Tennessee real estate agent is similar in many ways to the process of selecting other professional assistance.  The same questions, concerns and strategies you employ when looking for a doctor, dentist, lawyer or accountant can and should be employed when you consider choosing your Tennessee real estate agent who, after all, will be your consultant and counselor on some of the biggest decisions you will ever make.

Regardless of how you get a Tennessee real estate agent’s name – from a friend, a co-worker or through the phone book or Internet – it might be worthwhile to interview a couple of the real estate agents before you make a final decision.  At the very least, you should have a list of criterion with which to evaluate any Tennessee real estate agent you’re considering.

What to Look for when Choosing a Tennessee Real Estate Agent…

1. Tennessee real estate agent and Tennessee “REALTOR” is not necessarily the same thing.
Tennessee REALTORS® can provide an extra level of service, and to be a Tennessee REALTOR®, a Tennessee real estate agent must be a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). NAR members adhere to a strict code of ethics founded on the principle of providing fair and honest service to all consumers. Tennessee real estate agents who are not REALTORS work solely under state/provincial licensing regulations. RE/MAX of Tennessee real estate agents are required to be REALTORS® as a condition of membership in the RE/MAX organization. Since RE/MAX of Tennessee real estate agents are also REALTORS®, you can be sure they will provide you with fair and honest service.

2. Check on experience, education and productivity of the Tennessee real estate agent.
As with most professions, experience pays in real estate. When searching, you should look for the amount of experience the Tennessee real estate agent has. RE/MAX real estate agents average 12 years of experience, far exceeding the industry average. RE/MAX of Tennessee has realtors in Memphis, Nashville and beyond who have the knowledge and experience in real estate that is necessary in helping you find your dream home. 

3. Designations matter.
Real estate designations such as the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) and Leadership Training Graduate (LTG) suggest an expertise and commitment that goes beyond just earning and maintaining a real estate license.  As a percentage of membership, RE/MAX agents hold more REALTOR® professional designations compared to any other national or international company.

4. Market knowledge and presence is important.
Make sure the Tennessee real estate agent not only knows the market but has a strong presence there. RE/MAX of Tennessee real estate agents have a strong presence through that state – from Nashville to Crossville to Gatlinburg. One of the best indicators is whether you’ve seen the agent’s yard signs around the neighborhood.  RE/MAX leads most local real estate markets in virtually every category and RE/MAX leads nationally in production with more than one million transactions annually. RE/MAX of Tennessee real estate agents have market knowledge and presence.

5. National networks mean a lot in relocations.
Selecting a Tennessee real estate agent that is part of a national network can be especially important if you’re selling in one city in preparation of moving to another city, like Nashville or Memphis. Your selling real estate agent can refer you to a professional, compatible agent in your destination city. RE/MAX of Tennessee real estate agents belong to the real estate network with the most market presence and market share.