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The First Time Buyer Interview

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Real Estate Broker/Owner

Yesterday after showing houses in the bitter cold (-8) wind chill I had an appointment to meet a new buyer at my office.  This buyer is a first time buyer who has spent time on the internet for the past few months and is trying to get a handle on the process of buying.  While there is a lot of information on the internet it is hard to put all of the information in order.  I met this buyer and we spent two hours getting to know each other.  When you are a new buyer you don't always know all the questions you need to ask.  

 

 You Don't Know What You Don't Know

 

After chatting for a while we had a nice conversation going and this buyer started to feel more comfortable and asked the questions they wanted to ask.  It can be difficult for buyers to  sit across from a broker and ask questions about their experience, how they represent buyers, what is it that a buyer's agent can do for them, what is their experience, will they work as a dual agent?  It is uncomfortable to sit across a table and ask the questions you want to ask without feeling that you are insulting the agent or asking inappropriate questions, it is difficult.

I tried to make them comfortable and told them to please ask their questions, it was okay.  I would answer them.  I would say the same thing to any buyers out there who are looking for an agent.  I will be glad to answer any questions you may have, you have a right to know how an agent you are considering works.  If you don't have a list of questions or aren't sure what you should ask, call me and let's have a chat.  

Since I am an experienced broker I know the questions you want to ask, really I do.

 

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New Orleans Property Lady, LLC

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New Orleans, LA 70125

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Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Good strategy. I think many folks aren't sure what to ask...or they come with a list from the internet.

Regardless, we take as much time as possible to make them feel comfortable.

Jan 03, 2010 11:35 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I often give buyers a copy of my buyer's presentation. It outlines everything I will do for them, and I explain how what I do may be different from the services offered by other agents. This seems to put them at ease.

Jan 04, 2010 04:04 AM