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Choose the Right Realtor for You! (Tips for Buyers & Sellers)
Event Date:
January 29, 2025
Event Time:
6:00 pm
Event Location:
Compass Real Estate
Buying or selling a home? Learn how to choose the right realtor, navigate agreements, and avoid costly mistakes with this short workshop.
Choosing the right realtor can make or break your home-buying or selling experience. Whether you’re preparing to buy your first home, planning to sell, or searching for a real estate professional that fits your style, this workshop will give you the tools to make an informed decision with confidence.
In this engaging evening session, you’ll learn how to identify key qualities in a realtor, ask the right questions, and navigate the new commission structures introduced in August 2024. We’ll cover everything from the essential clauses in realtor agreements to strategies for negotiating terms that align with your goals. You’ll gain valuable insights into the pros and cons of working with a realtor, as well as practical tips to avoid common frustrations.
With plenty of time for Q&A, you’ll leave feeling confident and prepared to make an informed decision when selecting a realtor partnership. Whether you’re buying your first home, preparing to sell, or looking for a real estate professional that fits your style, this workshop is for you.
Topics
- The Role of a Realtor: Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Agent
- Key Qualities to Look for in a Realtor
- Questions to Ask When Vetting a Realtor
- Understanding Realtor Agreements: Clauses to Know
- Impact of the New Commission Structure on Buyers and Sellers
- Avoiding Common Frustrations in the Realtor Selection Process
- Interactive Q&A
Hosts
Erin Helland, renovation consultant and founder of HardHat Diplomat
Alison Scimeca, realtor at Compass and Founder of the RARE DC
HardHat Diplomat
Website: hardhatdiplomat.com
Instagram:@HardHatDiplomat
Facebook:@HardHatDiplomat
the RARE DC
Website: theraredc.com
Instagram: @theRAREDC
Facebook: @theRAREDC
**This workshop is designed as an informational resource, equipping you with the tools to confidently select the right realtor—regardless of agency or affiliation. Our focus is on helping you make informed decisions, not promoting any specific service or individual.**
6-8:30 pm. Wednesday, January 29.
Register today to join us & learn how to choose the right realtor for you!
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Event FAQs
We encourage use of public transit or ride-share. Use of the extremely limited Zone 2 metered street parking is discouraged. The Spot Hero app may help you reserve a nearby parking lot space at discounted rate.
Please come through the glass front door on 14th street. We will need to escort you up to the 4th floor via elevator, so on time arrival is appreciated!
We require a minimum of 6 participants to hold this workshop as scheduled.
Due to the nature of this workshop, refunds are: 100% if canceled 14 calendar days prior. 50% if canceled up to 8 days prior. No refunds for no-shows or week-of cancellations.
Masks are optional. Please wear one if you are not feeling 100%.