Is it alright for an agent to take time out to eat? Not to everyone... Today I had a full day of showing homes and a couple of new listings. Finishing up some showings on the seacoast, I decided i had a good 90 minutes until my listing appointment which gave me an hour to get some lunch. I took a seat on the sand as close to the water as i could get, As the sun shined down, a gentle wind blew off the water and the waves crashed on shore. It is warm like summer but no summer crowds yet. I posted "Lunch Break - For the next hour this is my office and took a picture of the Ocean."
Soon the phone rang, it was an angry lady. How dare I take an hour off for lunch when i have not found her a condo yet." ........ Well she has not hired me as her buyer broker yet, she has not even met me yet, other than a flurry of phone calls the last 24 hours looking for a condo for sale in a small community where none are listed for sale. She needed a gentle reminder of both of these. She also received invitation to come sign the buyer broker agreement so I can begin working for her.
People who meet me, call me or know me, will tell you i am the most reachable agent there is. I answer my own phone. I forward calls to my cell phone and always answer emails. SO should I have taken a lunch with things to do? Of course..... Most lunches are eaten in my car from appointment to another appointment.
She needs to realize that there is a shortage of homes for sale in some areas. If i had one listed she would have already been in it. For those buyers looking to hire me as their buyer broker, a careful watch to MLS is first for new listings and then mailers to all owners in the complex to see if one may be looking to sell soon, if so i may have a buyer. There is a couple of other trade secrets I use to reach sellers who may be ready to sell.
In Summary a GOOD agent handles many aspects of Selling a home one may not think about. The HARD truth is that a Buyer or Seller can hire just anyone and hope and pray they found a good agent, but not all will. Some will learn a hard lesson. Those that hire me, find a dedication like no other. and for some, a seat next to me for an hour in the future watching the sun and surf. It is the best way to boost energy and produce more.
The hard fact is do not choose just any agent, choose the BEST agent for the job. My philosophy is simple, provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process. All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest.
I leave you with my infamous words of wisdom that Buyers and Sellers can learn that they do have a choice in Real Estate Agents. Choosing a "GOOD" one, sure can make a difference. I am happy to share my simple recipe to make your Real Estate Dreams come true.
THE TOP TIPS TO FIND A "GREAT" REAL ESTATE AGENT
1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT AGENT: As a Buyer OR Seller in this market you need every advantage you can to get your home sold. It starts with choosing the right agent. a. Ask for a Full time agent whose sole job is to sell homes. b. Ask for a Full service agent who will guide you through each step of the selling process. Discount brokers often equal discount services. c. Ask for a Local agent who knows your neighborhood and is readily available when you need them is a must. Out of town agents can leave you high and dry in your time of need. d. Ask for a well experienced Listing Agent can give you the advantages you need when selling your home. Not all agents are created equal. Choose only the best.
2. HOME BUYERS SHOULD START BY: Getting a FREE PRE-QUALIFICATION with a local and trusted lender. Then take the next step and get pre-approved. They will look at your credit and financial picture and let you know what type of mortgage you may qualify for and what your interest rate and monthly payment may be.
3. HOME SELLERS SHOULD START BY: Getting a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. Learn what your property is worth in today's market along with how ling it may take to sell. If you are ready to sell now, learn what you should ask for it. How much offers may come in at and what the approximate selling price should be. NH Home owners should contact me now.
IN CONCLUSION the key to having a successful purchase or sale can increase simply choosing a better agent. The secret is that All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest. I leave you with now infamous philosophy, which is simple, to provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process.
It does not take magic to turn your "For Sale" sign into a "Sold" sign. it takes a full time Local Agent who specializes in Listing homes like yours.
If you are thinking of buying a Home please contact us. Get a free pre-qualification along with some of the BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE through each step of the Buying Prices.
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- About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. With 29 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area. To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com . We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs through each step of the buying and Selling process. We are proud to be locally owned and operated.
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