Dave Ramsey is a revered authority on personal finance with millions of followers worldwide who rely on his advice for saving and investing their money. His no-nonsense and practical approach appeal to everyday Americans; that fame extends into real estate as buyers and sellers seek his guidance for reliable service providers.
One way of finding a realtor who comes highly recommended by Dave Ramsey is through Ramsey’s Endorsed Local Providers (ELP). The ELP program matches homebuyers and sellers with real estate agents endorsed by Ramsey who must complete training courses as part of this endorsement as well as adhere to his financial principles – this service is free for consumers as well as realtors participating in this program.
ELP provides buyers and sellers with a list of qualified realtors as well as detailed information on each agent’s sales performance and background. Each agent is graded on factors like their years in business, average sale price/days on market combination, track record in helping homebuyers avoid costly mistakes and more; buyers and sellers can review this data when selecting an agent to work with.
As useful as ELP can be for finding real estate agents in your area, it should not be seen as a comprehensive source. When researching options to find an excellent realtor such as UpNest or Clever Real Estate – both services typically cost less and provide access to more agents than Ramsey’s ELP program – remember they do not cover every real estate agent available in your region.
UpNest and Clever Real Estate provide tools that allow you to easily select a Realtor who meets both your budget and home criteria, while meeting any necessary qualifications for your situation. Both also include tools for comparing multiple agents so you can make an informed decision when hiring one of them.
Use an agent from a large online broker because their client network may be wider, increasing your odds of finding someone who fits perfectly for your situation. In comparison, smaller boutique firms may only have limited connections between buyers and sellers and it may take longer for you to find someone suitable.
Due to these limitations, there are no clear advantages in choosing Dave Ramsey Trusted over other options for homebuyers. Homebuyers should remember that Ramsey Trusted won’t save them money on realtor commission fees – homebuyers still pay the typical 2.5-3.0% amount.