How to Find Real Estate Brokers in Michigan
Real estate brokers are most likely the easiest people to find. Why? Because they want to be found. You can look up real estate brokers in any state and find a ton of them, but finding the right broker for you may take a little more work. Personality and aggressiveness of the broker are two of the most important attributes to look for so you can be confident in your choice.
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Check with a relocation specialist. If you are not already in the state of Michigan or the county in Michigan where you want to buy a house, call a local Century 21 or Caldwell Banker office and ask to speak to one of their relocation specialists. Most of the big chain real estate offices can direct you to one of their offices in another state or county.
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Write two different checklists. On the first one, list all the features you want in the property you are looking for. For example, If it's a commercial property, list the type of property and the rate of return you want. If it's a primary home, list how many bedrooms and bathrooms and whether or not you want an in-ground pool. On the second list, write what you want in a broker. Should she be very aggressive or laid back? Check for designations and certification, such as specialists in some areas of real estate. Make sure you get matched up with a broker who fits your needs.
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Contact State Wide Real Estate (see Resources below). They have over 30 offices throughout the state of Michigan, and they can direct you to the office closest to where you want to be located in Michigan. Or you can go to the MoveInMichigan website (see Resources below). They have Realtors located all over the state and a wealth of other real estate information pertaining to Michigan.
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Pick up a copy of the "Real Estate Book" and "Homes and Land" magazines (see Resources). These will have most of the local real estate broker advertisements in them, and the usually profile some of the agents.
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Drive around the area you are interested in, find something for sale and call the number on the For Sale sign.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure the Realtor you pick is a member of the local Multiple Listing Service and can show you any property on the market, without regard as to who is listing it.
Don't sign a buyer/broker agreement until you are sure you confident working with that broker.
