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PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE AGENT DESCRIBED

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with people first...then business Ran Right Realty 636943 licensed to thrill

In every profession, there are people who stand out and they are called professionals. Professional defined: one who has special education, who possesses distinctive qualities with confidence, one who practices their highest being....all these convey an extraordinary person in their field. A person who becomes a professional has developed themselves into a marketable value

PRO...for short

A professional or a real pro as we call them earned the meaning of the above words. They live them. When you see a anyone practicing traits as described, you are moved to recognize a professional at work whatever field of endeavor they are in.

PROS EXPRESS AND IMPRESS

I have seen professional cooks, electricians, plumbers, escrow and title officers, doctors, nurses, bus drivers, retail personnel, military officers and many more who change your life just by them being professional in what they do. It is not something you easily forget. How a person CONDUCTS themselves in their profession contributes to their being called a professional. They leave that special impression.

How to spot a professional Real Estate Agent..........

1. Stands out for a good reason. More than just a person who has a license. They like what they do and it shows up in their daily life. Well rounded, inviting, approachable and likable.

2. Knows what they are talking about and more importantly..... knows when they do not know something and says so. Its called credibility.

3. Can genuinely listen and then decide to comment or not. When called upon, can focus and do their part without hesitation

4. Is available. In Real Estate, the largest transaction of a persons life, everyone wants an agent that is available. Bears repeating that ALL PARTIES to the transaction want this. Knows better than to not respond realizing that in Real Estate communications are vital and sets example for this

5. Experience fills the air wherever a pro goes promoting a confidence.  If a new professional agent is at work, their eagerness to learn and please is what the newbie employs on their way to gaining experience and the result makes their moves look very attractive.

6. When a pro speaks, they demonstrate how they will represent you. After-all, they will negotiate for your best interests and if you like them, so will others too. Speaks directly, plainly, clearly with eye contact and to the point.

7. Can explain what they do, how they do it, and why in just a few brief seconds. It was known as the business card test. If you cannot explain everything on your business card in 3-5 seconds, it just ain't you!

8. Can comment on what things cost or find out and get back to you. Either way, that makes an impression. A pro on the go!

9. Doesn't bring up money ever. In fact, they are the last to bring up the subject. You want them and it is understood they reasonably charge for services. You are glad to have found them and they are content to do what they love knowing the results will follow

10. Is current on what is going on in the market and can comment in layman's terms. Can explain where we are going and how to get there.

11. Knows their documents and what is needed in writing to support, protect and accomplish a successful transaction.

12. Ethics, honesty and integrity leak out of their pores.  Pros are not bound by ritual or mechanics and can also think out of the box. If things get rough & tough, they can finish what was started. They can be counted on to get you to the promised land. It's over when it is over is their thinking

13. NO EXCUSES...pros do or do not do something...Excuses are not allowed

How to spot a professional Real Estate Agent?.......These are just a few of the things to look for

Oh, and by the way, these Professional agents are looking for you too!

Comments (25)

Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Excellent post on what it means to be a true professional real estate agent.  Approachable, likeable, and absolutely no excuses....

Apr 06, 2013 11:31 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Jane...nominated for poster child and pro on the go award....thank you Jane

Apr 06, 2013 11:39 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

You are a pro for sure.  Being a pro takes lots of dedication and selfless time.  Love this post.

Apr 06, 2013 12:58 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Richie,  Well Done!!  Congratulations on a well deserved Feature.  I found myself using the word "professional" many times today speaking with buyers agents who were asking me questions about one of my listings.  A true professional knows what to do and does it without asking the listing agent because they are educated, trained, experienced and ....

Apr 06, 2013 02:41 PM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County
I love the way that Gene included your photo in the comments. Yes, a professional does look like you and also like many of the other awesome folks on Active Rain.
Apr 06, 2013 02:50 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Richie - I agree with Gene's comment.  There's a lot of thought in this post.

Apr 06, 2013 03:14 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Hi Richie, Congrats on the Feature and it is a post that needs to be posted often so that consumers will easily recognize the difference of a pro on sight.
Apr 06, 2013 03:31 PM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Very well said Richie.  I'm not sure that I've ever heard a better explanation or a real estate professional.                               

Apr 06, 2013 10:06 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Wonderfully said! I always feel fortunate when I'm dealing with a true professional on the other side the closing table. Amazing to me how many people in our industry don't meet even half of the criteria you outlined!

Apr 07, 2013 12:07 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Richie, you summed up very nicely the traits of a true professional real estate agent.

Apr 07, 2013 12:18 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Paula...she who loves is surely to be loved back...thank you Paula

Kathleen proves the point by the sharing of her comment and remains...most professional too

Melissa...Gene remains a man of depth and giving. Melissa, I have enjoyed your postings and comments..true professional food and drink

Christine...baroness of Costa Mesa...That whole area is better off for you being there...carry on counsel

William yes to your comment and William, a living example goes twice as far. Wherever I go, if I run into a pro, it encourages mine to come out too as it should be...A world where optimum is at work? This would be an ideal place...thank you

Amanda & Jared...I put into words what you and millions like you practice and share daily and liberally...carry on at Fort Wayne Real Estate

Nina...yes to your decent comment...I see many people throughout my day but ever so often, one stands out and it reminds me of the difference ONE can make...You are that woman btw...

Michael..you remain very much a part of any solution and transaction...your comment reveals this

 

Apr 07, 2013 12:49 AM
Raymond Denton
Homesmart / Evergreen Realty - Irvine, CA
Irvine Realtor®

Truer words were never spoken, Richie - thank you.

Apr 07, 2013 01:56 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Raymond...Thank you for commenting and the support too

Apr 07, 2013 02:29 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Richie- this could be a check list for all of us as we begin our day.  Doing these things is what makes you a professional. 

Apr 07, 2013 06:38 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Kathy yes to your comment...I must say that I find you a living example of the description as you act out and share your chosen field...thank u

Apr 07, 2013 06:46 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I don't mind the word professional when used as an adjective to describe a spectacular real estate agent, but I do object when it's used as a noun because they don't want to say an uneducated, unemployed deadbeat or salesperson, which in their mind is interchangeable.

Apr 07, 2013 07:13 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Elizabeth...fascinating and intelligent commenting with point made...I remain grateful for your visit today...thank you Elizabeth

Apr 07, 2013 08:20 AM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Richie, this is a fantastic description of a true professional. I especially love the part about credibility.

Apr 08, 2013 10:55 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK
Richie, Written like a true pro who knows and lives the life.
Apr 08, 2013 11:27 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

 

 

Eric...that part you describe that you liked in your commenting leaped out at you because it is a kindred spirit...thank you

 

Judi...Go to the nearest mirror, and repeat your comment 3 times and then smile....

Apr 08, 2013 11:56 PM