Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
I'm looking to move to the Raleigh area, but as I'm out of state (Northeast), I need a real estate agent that's hands-on since I'm not right around the corner. I'm clear on what I'm looking for, but would like to find out if it's realistic (new construction, 3 or 4 BR, privacy/land or at least trees in the back of the property & not another home, quality construction in a good neighborhood for under $200k). I've been down there several times already, but having trouble finding an agent that really cares about assisting me. Obviously, it wouldn't be a huge commission based on the price range & I know agents are busy with many people relocating. But, can anyone help with either recommending someone they've used or a good way of finding a real estate agent that specializes in working with out-of-towners who might need a little more assistance in terms of taking additional photo's of home & surrounding property & also someone who really knows the area & subdivisions going up (although I realize new ones are going up all of the time) that might provide more in the way of greenery or land. Thank you.
I found that refferals are the best way to go. I would refer mine but her husband was just diagnosed with cancer and given 1 yr to live (so sad). I know she will not be as dedicated now as she was with me. Good Luck finding an agent.
I'm looking to move to the Raleigh area, but as I'm out of state (Northeast), I need a real estate agent that's hands-on since I'm not right around the corner. I'm clear on what I'm looking for, but would like to find out if it's realistic (new construction, 3 or 4 BR, privacy/land or at least trees in the back of the property & not another home, quality construction in a good neighborhood for under $200k). I've been down there several times already, but having trouble finding an agent that really cares about assisting me. Obviously, it wouldn't be a huge commission based on the price range & I know agents are busy with many people relocating. But, can anyone help with either recommending someone they've used or a good way of finding a real estate agent that specializes in working with out-of-towners who might need a little more assistance in terms of taking additional photo's of home & surrounding property & also someone who really knows the area & subdivisions going up (although I realize new ones are going up all of the time) that might provide more in the way of greenery or land. Thank you.
You should have no problem finding an agent.
There are so many of us that you can't swing a stick in Wake County without putting out some real estate agent's eye.
Size of commission? No problem!
As we used to say in the theatre, "There are no small parts, only small actors."
I agree! I have sent many e-mails to real estate agents in the Raleigh/Durham, Cary area with NO response. I guess when they heard
I was looking for homes in the $150,000 - $160,000 range they weren't interested. I was also trying to find out additional relocation information
( I am from the NorthEast as well) with no luck. The realtor websites just
send a pre written form letter that goes out when you sign up. I don't
get it?
I agree! I have sent many e-mails to real estate agents in the Raleigh/Durham, Cary area with NO response. I guess when they heard
I was looking for homes in the $150,000 - $160,000 range they weren't interested. I was also trying to find out additional relocation information
( I am from the NorthEast as well) with no luck. The realtor websites just
send a pre written form letter that goes out when you sign up. I don't
get it?
I'm sorry for you. It just shouldn't happen, regardless of price point.
Better for an agent to give an answer and turn down business than ignore people.
And...email is OK, and we all like to think it is the real deal, but CALLING on the phone is often most productive.
I tend to agree with Mike here, calling at first does help the process. Emails after that are good, but it is nice to actually hear someone's voice and get a better feel for what they are looking for than simply reading words in an email.
There are some excellent realtors on the board, you can read previous posts about finding an agent as well (people have posted their recommendations). I would suggest calling a couple and talking with them, see who you have the best conversation with, also look at the area that the agent knows the best (some specialize in different locations in the triangle). Price certainly should not come into play, and that sucks that you feel like it has. I always feel like, regardless of the price point, this is a BIG deal for the buyer, it is their HOME.
anyhow, look through the board, you will come up with a a number of good choices.
In your price range a newer SFR could be found in some of the new developing outlying areas such as Youngsville, Zebulon and Creedmoor. What is that you require in the size ie. square footage & lot size. Homes here now average about $100 per sq ft as a general guidleine. Do you prefer a particular city/town within wake county? Where will you need to commute to for work? Is access to the airport important on a weekly basis? LMK...
If you can narrow down your area somewhat it is best to always have an agent that has a long history within that area you are interested in.
This way they know loads of people, the houses, the builders, etc. etc.
Any agent can help you find a house, but you really want one that knows an area and works in it day in day out. They will usually have the info already about subdivisions, insights to the builders, any talk of new roads etc.
Take your time. And agents from out of state may refer you to an agent down here without actually knowing that agent. So that is not too good a deal for you.
Note: not a Realtor, just trying to help ya friend,
My husband and I just recently relocating to the Raleigh Area and had a wonderful realtor. We also are from the northeast and needed someone who would look out for us. She work with us for almost 9 months looking for a home for us. When ever I like a house, she would immediately go and take a ton of pictures for us and post them on a website for us to view. We must have seen a least 30 to 40 houses. We were interested in one house in Cary that had a level-1 spreader (drainage ditch) that ran right through the backyard. She was very helpful contacting representatives from the Town of Cary, to see if it could be alter in any way. She also contacted private engineers for us. It turn out that it could not be alter, but she really went way above the call of duty.
We would highly reccommend her to you. If you are interested in her contact information please pm me.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Thank you.
What are your specific needs?
