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Top 5 Things Buyers Value Most In an Agent

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Real Estate Sales Representative with SAVE MAX FIRST CHOICE REAL ESTATE INC.

Acording to the 2009 profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Survey by the NAR, these are the top 5 things buyers value in an agent and I am the firm beliver in that. 

1. Honesty and Integrity - 98%

2. Knowledge of the Purchase Process - 95%

3. Responsiveness - 93%

4. Knowledge of the Real Estate Market - 92%

5. Negotiating Skills. - 84%

To survive in this business, these are the most important qualities we should have for a long lasting relationship with the clients.      

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Faina Reinhardt
HotRentalsNY.com - Manhattan, NY

It's now surprising that honesty and integrity tops the list.  Though some agents need to see this as a reminder.

Sep 16, 2010 02:49 AM
Don Wixom
RE/MAX Executives Nampa, ID - Nampa, ID
"Looking out for your next move..."tm

Sham, I completely agree! These 5 items are critical! Great post! Thanks for sharing NAR's info with us!

Sep 16, 2010 02:49 AM
Dan Edward Phillips
Dan Edward Phillips - Eureka, CA
Realtor and Broker/Owner

Good Morning Sham, very good list.  You are correct in your comment.

Sep 16, 2010 02:49 AM
Phil Cogan
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Coral Springs, FL

All good points. Theres nothing better than getting back to the basics.

Sep 16, 2010 02:50 AM
Christopher Pataki
RE/MAX Associates - Hockessin, DE
Hockessin Delaware Real Estate

Great list.  Keeps us on our toes......................chris

Sep 16, 2010 02:50 AM
Katherine Fornale
REMAX REALTY 9 - Howell, NJ
SFR, GRI

Sham, when it comes right down to it, numbers 2-5 really are part of number 1. 

Sep 16, 2010 02:52 AM