Hello. My name is Erik Martin and I am a reporter for a nationally syndicated real estate section published weekly in newspapers across the country (see past examples at http://www.gmnews.com/?s=%22by+erik+j.+martin%22) . I’m looking to interview realtors/agents, mortgage/lending professionals, property attorneys and other housing experts for the following story: STORY: THE SELLING ALL-STAR: WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A REAL ESTATE AGENT IN 2016. The National Association of Realtor’s 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers (published last November) asked recent homebuyers what they look for when deciding on a real estate agent; 53 percent said they were looking for someone who could help them find the right home to purchase, and 12 percent said they wanted someone who can help them negotiate the terms of sale. This story would investigate what buyers and sellers typically look for in and what they should be looking for in a real estate agent and provide advice from experts. Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to. I can either conduct a phone or email interview (with the latter, please email me back full-sentence written responses that I can use as quotes). My deadline is noon central time, Tuesday, April 26.
QUESTIONS:1. What are buyers looking for in their ideal real estate agent today, and how have these ideal characteristics changed/evolved in recent years?2. What are sellers looking for in their ideal real estate agent today, and how have these ideal characteristics changed/evolved in recent years?3. What do you recommend that buyers look for in the agent they choose and why? What about for a seller’s agent—what qualities should they most strongly value and why?4. Why is it important to consider these characteristics carefully and “do your homework” on choosing the right agent, especially in today’s market?5. How should a buyer or seller begin their search for an agent? Where should they be looking/what should they be doing? Why?6. What are the risks/downsides of selecting a less-than-ideal agent for your needs?7. Any other thoughts, tips or suggestions on this topic? 8. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?
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realtor, housing experts
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