Property price in Scottsdale real estate market is again rising up. Thanks to the government stimulus of 2009, the city that was nicknamed “a desert version of Miami’s South Beach” by the New York Times has again became flavor of the season for Arizona and Scottsdale realtors. The Scottsdale realty market is one of the most expensive in the United States, so to get a good deal on the property in the city, you will want to avail services of a seasoned Scottsdale real estate agent. In this article, I will tell you how to find good Scottsdale real estate agents by asking 5 targeted questions, but before that let us familiarize ourselves with the neighborhood.
Scottsdale neighborhood
The city is divided into four neighborhoods: Old Town (Downtown) Scottsdale, South Scottsdale (McKellips Road north to Thomas Road), North Scottsdale, and Central Scottsdale (the area from Chaparral Road north to Shea Boulevard, which is also called the “Shea Corridor”).
Each one of them has its own benefit. If the South Scottsdale, which was traditionally a working class area, is center of the city’s nightlife then the Old town area is the main cultural hub of the city, and Shea corridor is the most desirable place to live in Scottsdale, and north Scottsdale has seen some of the most expensive homes in the city. Some homes sold in north Scottsdale have even crossed the price point of $5 million. The major growth in the residential north Scottsdale property happened in Scottsdale Airpark.
After this brief overview of the neighborhood, it is time to talk about 5 questions you need to ask Scottsdale real estate agents to find a good one for your purpose.
5 questions you should ask your Scottsdale realtors
- Do they have taken the membership of the National Association of Realtors? Do not hire a Scottsdale real estate agent who does not have the membership. The membership is a proof that a realtor is a qualified estate agent.
- For how long are they living in Scottsdale? You need to be careful about the answer given to you because the purpose of this question is to know how familiar the realtor is with the neighborhood. A person familiar with the city will be in better position to suggest you the best neighborhood to go for in the given budget.
- How many houses they have sold in last 2 years? The answer to this question will give you an idea about their experience in selling property as well as in dealing with people in Scottsdale. A good people management is a required skill for getting a good deal in the realty market.
- How much will they charge? Scottsdale realtors are showing you multiple properties or agreed to show you some because he has a profit motive. It is better to ask him upfront about his commission. Will it be percentage of the price or a fix amount?
- Reference: Ask for references of the people they served in the recent past. Beware of name throwers, and go with the one who gives genuine references.
You must ask the above given question before hiring any of the Scottsdale realtors. This will guarantee that you got the right one.
