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Why choose a brand new agent?

By Barbara Dougher

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker United East Texas Division

February 20, 2008 02:16 AM

Why choose a brand new Agent?

Latest most up-to-date education
Eager to work
More time to spend with the client..
Has time to give client full attention.
Anxious to sell or show all properties.
Previewed a lot of homes.
Looking to build client base.
Excited about the business.
Has a broker who double check everything.

I'm not saying that the experienced agents don't do a great job...I'm just saying that there is nothing to fear by using a new agent.

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Vickie Nagy

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA

Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

Barbara, you are right in all that you say. New agents are eager and will work hard. But experienced agents are eager and will work hard. It's all about synchronicity. If you "click" with the customer, you're in. We were all new once upon a time. Best of luck to you.

Feb 20, 2008 02:18 AM

Scott Hutchinson

REAL ESTATE - Lago Vista, TX

Lago Vista Real Estate

Wow I didnt really expect to hear that! But its all true! We bring the tenacity to the table! Thank you for saying that! Good Luck and Best Wishes!

Feb 20, 2008 02:22 AM

Alan Langstone

Mount Pleasant, SC

Barbara - Good luck. I shall be in your shoes shortly. My post shall be "Why choose a brand new Agent who is from the UK and not from the USA?" Luckily my wife is a Realtor so I might not starve.

Feb 20, 2008 02:25 AM

Barbara Dougher

Coldwell Banker United East Texas Division - Tyler, TX

Realtor - 2008 Rookie of the Year

I hope no one thinks I'm knocking our more experienced Realtors! I'm not! Their knowledge has really helped me over the last two months. If they were not good at what they do then I wouldn't have anyone to set a good example. But everyone has to start somewhere!

Feb 20, 2008 02:27 AM

Anonymous

Gay Beck

Barbara, I agree that new agents have the energy that an experienced agent MAY not. We're so excited to get our first listings that we want to do everything right and do it now. Like putting out the sign, taking great pictures, making the best brochure, getting and reporting feedback, open house, etc. Then when we're negotiating an offer we don't want to appear wimpy so we use our best strategies (that we learned in class). I'm sure the experienced agent on the other side is just shaking their head and thinking "another newbie'. But they put up with us and usually offer great advice along the way.

Buyers and sellers can definitely benefit from new agents, with our brokers guidance of course. :)

Feb 20, 2008 03:01 AM

Cindy Jones

Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA

Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Barbara-good for you for putting yourself out there. Everyone was new in this profession once in their life. I like to recommend a team approach for that first outing. You might be amazed at what both a newbie and an experienced agent can learn from each other.

Feb 20, 2008 03:49 AM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Barbara...we have a mentoring program in my office and it has worked out great for both parties. It is such a help for the new agent and many more experienced agents enjoy the fun of sharing what they have learned through the years.

Mar 09, 2008 02:28 PM

Bart Whitmore

Keller Williams- Louisville - Louisville, KY

Real Estate Agent

I am new also well pretty much so and i try to learn all i can.

Mar 10, 2008 10:44 AM

Dana Forster

AHome4Sale - Fredericksburg, VA

Realtor, A Home 4Sale Inc, Va

Barbara-

I am new and love the way you spelled it out!

Mar 12, 2008 01:47 PM