Choosing the right REALTOR® can be really difficult.  First off, we all know at least 8-10 people personally  who sell real estate; some are family or friends, and some are simply acquaintances.  We are also influenced by the TONS of marketing that Professional Real Estate Agents do, whether it’s by Social Media, postcards, direct calls or email blasts, company websites or YouTube channels.  So… how do you choose?

As a REALTOR® myself, here’s how I would make that decision:

• Where am I buying or selling?  Your REALTOR® should be an expert in that area.
• What kind of reputation does that REALTOR® have?  REALTORS® that are referred to you by other people are more likely to be better because they have done transactions with them.  Simply put, if someone had a bad experience with a particular REALTOR®, they certainly wouldn’t recommend them; even if that REALTOR® was a good friend or relative!
• Look at their marketing; which would include how they market themselves, as well as how they market their listings.  Is their website up to date?  Do they use video?  Are they active on social media? Do they provide staging and use professional photographers? Are their fliers and other printed marketing materials (such as postcards) premium quality or do they look low budget?
• Did that REALTOR®, whether you were selling OR buying, offer to have a consultation with you?  If so, did they ask YOU what was most important to you during the process?  In my experience, most of my Clients find that good communication is #1.
• Lastly, pay attention to their stats.  These don’t lie, and will present a factual comparison between Agents based solely on the numbers.

Here’s the part where I tell you why you should choose ME as your next REALTOR®!  Based on the criteria outlined above:

1. We at Castle Hills Real Estate only take listings or Represent new Buyer clients that are looking to purchase in our geographical area of expertise.  We refer out the rest.
2. We invite you to check out our ratings on Google, Yelp, or Facebook OR to call any of our past Clients to see what kind of experience they had when working with us.  We were also voted Neighborhood Favorite on Next Door in both 2018 and 2019!
3. Our website is professional and informative; containing the latest available listings, real estate related vlogs, our resumes, and our business profiles.  We include staging, as well as professional photography and video with every listing.  As a result, our printed materials and property videos are always top notch! 
4. Castle Hills Real Estate will keep you informed and up to date every step of the way during your transaction.  Our motto is, “we want to answer any questions or concerns you may have…before you ask us!”
5. My average days on the market YTD for 2020 in Castle Hills and Carrollton is 2 days at 101% of list price!  The average of the top 3 producing Agents in Castle Hills is 32 days at 99.5% of list.

Now ask yourself, why wouldn’t I choose Linda Larson-Porter and her team at Castle Hills Real Estate?