This is a question that many people wonder about when looking for a home. There are many articles written that speak to reasons such as negotiating, providing you comparables, helping the client to understand the process and preparing the paperwork.
Being the rebel that I am, I decided to forego the articles to answer this question and headed straight to the experts for feedback, our clients.
The things that they think are important in a realtor and that helped them to make a great decision in buying their home or condo is the things that our team tries to excel in everyday. We have melded their thoughts along with our team thoughts to come up with the following:
People should use a realtor who is knowledgeable about the market. To be knowledgeable requires more than just selling fifty houses a year. It requires looking at new listings every day, keeping abreast of the news, taking seminars and classes often, and continually checking on market conditions. This helps when you, the buyer, finds the house of your dreams. You know that you have someone who can inform you with facts and research.
A realtor should be professional in looks and actions. By professional, we mean courteous, respectful, informed, prompt to appointments and have attention to detail. Our team also feels it is very important to look professional, we think our clients appreciate that as well.
Our clients also want to have things explained to them upfront, so that surprises don't arise mid contract. They want someone to willingly answer their questions and have the patience to explain about a process of home buying since many are first time buyers.
Another important item that our clients really like is our availability. Having a team allows us to have a licensed realtor on call seven days a week. That means if one of our clients needs to look at a home or someone wants to see one of our listings, there is someone to help them out. Whomever you choose, should make time available when you are available, most good realtors work evenings and weekends.
As usual, I am saving the things I think are most important until last. I think it sets a great realtor apart from a good realtor. Are you ready, it will sound very simple and it in truth is not easy at all. It is the ability to listen to your client's wish list for a home, to ask the right questions, to listen to the answers and to deliver the right type of homes for them to view. This to me is the single most important thing I can do that will make the largest difference for clients and it is always the nicest compliment I get. To have a realtor who is tuned in to your needs, your budget, and your wants is the best. If you have someone like that in your corner, you should be very well taken care of.
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