California agents are not required to join NAR. That is up to the brokerage to require if it is necessary or not. If you do not join NAR, then you are not allowed to use the word "Realtor" to describe yourself.
Let the agent know when, where, and what you are looking to buy or sell. You should also include a timeline during which you'd like the transaction to take place, as well as your budget. Anything beyond that can be discussed in a follow-up meeting.
What you should do: Say you've been looking for a while. Be confident about your choice of neighbourhood. Don't ask questions you don't need to. Read the listing first. If your interest is genuine, show it. But keep your other offers to yourself. Try looking at the end of the year.
Let the agent know when, where, and what you are looking to buy or sell. You should also include a timeline during which you'd like the transaction to take place, as well as your budget. Anything beyond that can be discussed in a follow-up meeting.
Referrals are always a top choice, as everyone's mentioned, but also: check online reviews. Zillow has a pretty good rating system for realtors based on customer feedback/reviews, for example. Another idea is to call local realtor offices, and ask the broker for customer references.
Most Common Complaints Septic systems. Solar leases. Failure to disclose and Seller's Property Disclosures. Water rights. Miscommunication. Agent-owned property and additional supervision. Multiple offers. Unpermitted work.
1. Product issues. One of the most common types of complaints are issues with your product or service.
A frequent complaint can involve misrepresentation. Clients may contend that a real estate agent provided inaccurate information about a property, failed to disclose pertinent details, or offered misleading descriptions.
Referrals are always a top choice, as everyone's mentioned, but also: check online reviews. Zillow has a pretty good rating system for realtors based on customer feedback/reviews, for example. Another idea is to call local realtor offices, and ask the broker for customer references.