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10 Things to Expect from Me as Your Buyers Agent

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners

I am Honest

 

When buying a home, it’s important that you choose to work with a buyers agent who is honest and believes in full disclosure.  All licensed real estate agents are supposed to adhere to a stringent set of documents called the code of ethics and standards of practice.

It’s important that when looking at homes you have an extra set of eyes looking out for potential red flags in a home.  An honest buyers agent should be the first person to point out potential red flags when viewing prospective homes.

 

I Provide Frequently Communication

 

It’s extremely important that when buying a home in a competitive sellers market, your real estate agent is staying in frequent communication with you.  They should be letting you know when a new listing that might be your perfect home is listed and also letting you know if a home you had interest in potentially buying has been having lots of other showings or potentially other purchase offers.

 

If you’re actively and aggressively looking to purchase a home, you should expect some type of communication from your buyers agent every couple days.

 

I Use the Latest Technology

 

Technology in general is changing on a daily basis and that is no different in the real estate industry.  There are new gadgets, apps, and programs that are being introduced in the real estate industry daily.  It’s important that when you set out to buy a home, you expect that your real estate agent is utilizing the most current and “cutting-edge” technologies.

 

One of the most popular advances in technology that you should expect your real estate agent to be using when buying a home is some form of digital signature software.

 There are several companies and programs available that allow a real estate agent to obtain required signatures without having to physically meet with a buyer.  This can save lots of time not only for a real estate agent, but also you.  Since most home buyers have very busy work schedules and personal schedules, this can eliminate a delay in getting signatures on a required document and also expedite the transaction and help avoid potential delays.

 

Another piece of technology that your real estate agent should be utilizing is a mobile app that is linked to their respective MLS.  This is very helpful in the event you have questions about a specific property as this app will allow the real estate agent to access the information you desire.

 

I have Quality Business Connections

Professionals such as mortgage consultants, home inspectors, structural engineers, and attorneys are just a few of the professionals who you can expect to be in contact with when buying a home.

 

It’s important that you expect from your real estate agent that they have a solid group of business connections available to recommend.  Without a solid group of business connections, it’s possible you may not receive the quality of service you deserve.

 

 

I am a Professional

 

Whether your buying a home, buying a car, or buying a television, professionalism is something you should expect.  When buying a home, it’s important that your buyers agent is a professional.

 

When buying a home, you should expect that if your real estate agent says they will meet you at a property at 11:00 AM, they are there at 11:00 AM or before.  Being late to appointment after appointment shows a lack of professionalism.

 

I have a Proven Track Record & Success

 

When buying a home, you should expect that your real estate agent has a proven track record and a sales history.  Make sure when buying a home, you expect that your real estate agent has a proven track record and you know what their sales history is.  When you’re interviewing prospective buyers agents, make sure you ask them about the number of homes they have sold to buyers in the past year.

 

I have Knowledge Of The Local Real Estate MarketWhy is it important that your real estate agent have knowledge about the local real estate market?  When it comes time to making an offer, a buyers agent who has sold several homes within the local market is going to be able to recommend a price that is likely to be more accurate than an agent who has never sold a home in the local market.

 

I have Knowledge Of The Local Rules, Regulations, & Required Documents

 

Just like the market values can drastically change from one town to another, the local rules, regulations, and documents can as well.  When buying a home, you should expect your real estate agent has a strong knowledge of the local rules, regulations, and various documents that maybe required.

 

 

I am a Strong Negotiator & Reputation

When buying a home, you should expect that your real estate agent is a strong negotiator as well as they have a strong reputation with their fellow real estate professionals.  A top producing buyers agent will advocate for their buyer until they are blue in the face.  It’s important that to obtain the best possible price they have are able to be strong but not overly pushy or aggressive with the sellers real estate agent.

 

My Availability

 

One of the best aspects of being a real estate agent is the ability to have a flexible schedule. 

 

If the only time you’re available to look at prospective homes is after 7:00 PM on weekdays or weekends, than you should expect that your real estate agent is going to make time to show you prospective homes. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments (1)

Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

I enjoyed your read tonight, and thought it had great points to share with the readers.

Jul 01, 2015 02:02 PM