The Best Real Estate Agents in Tampa FL Are the Ones Proven Safe To Hire

The state of Florida requires real estate agents in Tampa FL to be licensed by Florida Real Estate Commission which requires taking a course, passing an exam and a personal background check.

But the state license for real estate agencies is no guarantee that any particular real estate agent in Tampa FL is doing business ethically, delivering value, or satisfying clients.

This makes it all the more significant that all real estate agents in Tampa FL who bear The Prime Buyer's Report-TOP 10 symbol have been cleared by our research staff as passing all the requirements for Prime Buyer's Report-TOP 10 status such as survey phone calls to previous clients to verify high satisfaction, verified state real estate license, good complaint record, verified liability insurance, best business practices, only employees legal to work in the U.S., and more.

Real Estate Agents in Tampa FL Save You Money

To buy real estate or for real estate sales in Tampa FL you stand to make or save more money and avoid mistakes by relying on the guidance of professional real estate agents or real estate brokers.

Remember, it's a mistake to decide on a real estate agent based on who drops their fee or commission since obviously it's foolish to chase a discount on a commission when a good real estate agent saves you tens of thousands of dollars by selling your real estate at a higher price, or gets a seller to drop their asking price when you're buying.

Most real estate agencies in Tampa FL have a collection of Realtors or real estate agents who sell residential real estate, but there are a handful who make commercial, industrial, vineyard, ranch, undeveloped acreage, or agricultural property sales. The real estate brokers themselves (or principal/qualifying brokers), who have more extensive schooling than real estate agents, are licensed to act as the direct contact between you and your financial lender.

The best real estate brokers in Tampa FL will find real estate that matches your specifications, arrange showings, inspection reports, negotiate pricing in your favor, and assist you in making an offer on real estate for sale in Tampa FL. Independently, real estate brokers may also purchase real estate for future rentals or sales, in which case they might position themselves as the property manager.

Real estate brokers usually offer open or multiple listing services with their real estate agency or the real estate brokerage they represent. They can also deal directly with lenders to negotiate closing costs and financing options for your real estate purchase. They are required to process all necessary property disclosures for a transfer of property, including visual inspection, real estate agency relationship, negotiability of real estate commissions, and sales price information.

And since real estate brokers are required to have more experience than real estate agents, some hold special licensing that qualifies them to appraise the property you're selling as well as listings available. They can also perform comparative market analyses to determine where the value of your home lies in relation to comparable homes in a specific area of Tampa FL. They can conduct all advertising and exposure of your real estate listing, as well as guide you through the real estate sale or purchase. Some real estate brokers (as well as real estate agents) are registered Realtors in Tampa FL, which implies the distinction of affiliation with NAR (National Association of Realtors).  

The Prime Buyer's Report lists these agents for real estate sales in Tampa FL: . Others doing real estate sales in Tampa FL who might still be in business include: .

Questions to Ask Real Estate Agents in Tampa FL

Step 1: Describe Requirements of the Real Estate Agencies in Tampa FL
If you have property for sale in Tampa FL, prepare a description of the history, the appraisal, and any modifications that have been made. If you're in the market to choose among homes for sale in Tampa FL, describe the characteristics of your dream house. Then each of the best real estate brokers and Realtors can sit down with you and discuss available listings and options based on the same information.

Step 2: Answer Questions & Take Notes of the Real Estate Agents in Tampa FL
You'll learn a lot by the questions each real estate broker asks. The preliminary consultation is the real estate brokers' chance to gauge your financial situation, property preferences and other important details. Even though this is only an initial interview, you will be able to tell if the real estate brokers will really be on your side through the process of buying a new home or property.

Step 3: Ask Questions & Take Notes

• How many real estate sales in Tampa FL have they done this year?

• How many years of real estate experience do they have?

• How do they determine their fee or real estate sales commissions?

• Are they representing you exclusively as either buyer or seller, or might they ever perform as a Dual Agent representing you and the other party at the same time, which you might perceive as a conflict of interest?

• Do they do more than simply put out a sign and a listing on the MLS? What is their marketing plan to sell your property and everything it includes?

• Will they take photos and if so, are they taken by themselves or do they use a professional photographer?

• What percent of their sales are at the listing price or higher?

• Can they give you client names and numbers you can call as references? (All real estate agents in Tampa FL bearing the Prime Buyer's Report—TOP 10 symbol have already had their client references called by our research staff so you don't have to.)

• How much experience do they have in selling or buying properties of your type? The skills and knowledge to sell and buy commercial real estate can be much different from those for residential real estate.

• Do they work with lenders to help you locate a decent loan when buying homes for sale in Tampa FL?

• Can they perform property auctions or exchanges?

• Do they perform the appraisal, and if not then what is the company they use?

• Do they ask for a buyer agency agreement?

• Will they perform credit screening? (On either sellers or buyers)

• Will they show you proof of their state license to sell real estate in Tampa FL? (All real estate agents in Tampa FL bearing the Prime Buyer's Report-TOP 10 symbol have already had their state license verified by our research staff so you don't have to.)

Once you've chosen the best real estate agent in Tampa FL for your specific property or needs, make sure they have a good complaint record. (All real estate agents in Tampa FL bearing the Prime Buyer's Report—TOP 10 symbol have already had their good complaint record verified by our research staff so you don't have to.)

Resources About Real Estate Agents in Tampa FL

Regulatory Bodies & Trade Associations For Real Estate Agents in Tampa FL

ACRE Association of Commercial Real Estate www.acre.org
AIR Commercial Real Estate Association www.airea.com
BBB Better Business Bureau www.bbb.com
CRE Counselors of Real Estate www.cre.org
Florida Realtors Association www.floridarealtors.org
Florida InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspectors www.flnachi.org
FREC Florida Real Estate Commission www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/re/frec.html
NAEBA National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents www.naeba.org
NAIREB National Association of Independent Real Estate Brokers www.nationalrealestatebrokers.org
NAR National Association of Realtors www.realtor.org
NAREB National Association of Real Estate Brokers www.nareb.com
REEA The Real Estate Educators Association www.reea.org

Web & Media Resources Related To Real Estate Sales & Real Estate Agencies in Tampa FL

Broker Agent Magazine
Homes & Land
Luxury Real Estate Magazine
Principal Broker Magazine
Real Estate Broker Insider Magazine
REALTOR Magazine
Realty Times
Texas Real Estate Magazine www.texasrealestatemagazine.com

The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the TOP 10 Real Estate Agents in Tampa FL within the following zip codes:

33569, 33527, 33604, 33578, 33611, 33558, 33594, 33568, 33511, 33603, 33575, 33610, 33550, 33592, 33567, 33510, 33602, 33573, 33549, 33609, 33586, 33566, 33509, 33601, 33572, 33548, 33607, 33584, 33565, 33508, 33598, 33571, 33547, 33606, 33583, 33563, 33503, 33596, 33570, 33534, 33605, 33579, 33559, 33595, 33647, 33619, 33681, 33625, 33612, 33689, 33646, 33618, 33679, 33624, 33688, 33637, 33617, 33677, 33623, 33687, 33635, 33616, 33675, 33622, 33685, 33634, 33615, 33674, 33621, 33684, 33629, 33614, 33673, 33620, 33682, 33626, 33613 and 33694

The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the TOP 10 Real Estate Agents in Tampa FL within the following cities:

Apollo Beach, Bloomingdale, Brandon, Carrollwood, Cheval, Citrus Park, Fish Hawk, Gibsonton, Keystone, Lake Magdalene, Lutz, Mango, Northdale, Plant City, Riverview, Ruskin, Sun City Center, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Thonotosassa, Town n Country, University, Valrico, Westchase, Carrollwood Village, East Tampa, Lake Fern, Orient Park, Egypt Lake, Leto, Palm River, Clair Mel and Sweetwater Creek