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What makes a good agent?

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Real Estate Agent with Aksland Real Estate

As I have read on Active Rain, I am realizing that real estate agents have a bad reputation. If reputation is all you have, then we need to show people that we are not snobs but people who care about our community. Which brings me to my topic what makes a good agent? The following is a list of traits that I believe an excellent agent has.  Feel free to add more to this list or disagree with it entirely.

1.  Ethical:  Is honest and forthright and does not lie.

2.  Passionate: Enjoys real estate and isn't dreading the next deal.

3.  Discloses: Makes sure buyer and/or seller understands the faults of a property.

4.  Service-Oriented: Puts the needs of the consumer first, not their pocketbook.

5.  Able to Negotiate: Can handle any type of negotiations.

Experience does not necessarily mean good. There are some good agents out there that just started the business.

Dawn Cherewich
Performance Realty - Stafford Township, NJ

Hey Matthew,

 

Great observation.   I market myself in my listings and in my description with my TRAITS or standards as an agent.   Trustworthy Responsible, Accountable, Integrity, Tenacity and Service

Nov 28, 2007 07:53 AM
Matthew Zgonc
Aksland Real Estate - Modesto, CA
Realtor, CFS, CVS
Hi Dawn, I like your description. I bet it resulted in good responses.
Nov 28, 2007 08:07 AM
Mike Klijanowicz
Cummings & Co. Realtors - Perry Hall, MD
Associate Broker @ Cummings & Co. Realtors

FLEXIBILITY to meet clients when it's convenient for them, not us (yes, even nights and weekends)!

Nov 28, 2007 10:29 AM
Roberta LaRocca
Simply Vegas Real Estate - Las Vegas, NV
REALTORĀ®, Broker, Salesperson, NV. Lic BS.507

Matthew, You are so right!  I am a new agent (not even a year) and I believe that because of all my previous experience, I am a great agent!  I have all the traits you are talking about. 

Nov 29, 2007 11:07 AM
Chrissy Harrison
Referral Only Realty - Longmont, CO
Very nice. This post embodies what good Realtors are all about.
Nov 30, 2007 01:43 PM