WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER THE MOST IMPORTANT QUALITY
WHEN LOOKING FOR AN YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT?
Buying or selling real estate is probably the most important financial transaction you will make in a lifetime. Choosing an agent to represent you is probably the next most important thing to do.
What qualities do you consider most important when considering an agent to represent you?
There are many qualities you should be looking for.... here are some to consider and you can define the order in which you consider them to be of most importance to you.
Trustworthy and Ethical - I believe the best way to find a good agent is to ask friends or relatives if they have used an agent in the past and ask for recommendations based on their performance.
Knowledgable - you want an agent who is knowledgable not only about the market, but about homes in general, and can identify potential problems when viewing homes
Integrity - who will think of your needs first and foremost, and not about the sale
Truthful - you want someone who will tell you what you "need" to hear, opposed to what you "want" to hear.
Provides Outstanding Service - provding outstanding service is of great important, not only to me as an agent providing it, but to my clients who receive it.
Puts Your Needs First and Foremost - puts your interests above their own
Listens to Your Needs - listening to the needs of the client are extremely importnat - listen to what the client wants
Experienced - experience goes a long way, especially when strategizing and negotiating your offer, but also experienced when marketing your home and getting the highest possible price for you.
Tech Savvy - you want an agent who knows their way around a computer, understands the internet, and how search engines work, has a presence on Social Media and knows how to use it effectively to market your home.
Commnicates Often - as a consumer you want to hear from your agent often to provide you with feedback and updates on showings and interest in your property.
Provides You With All The Information You Need - you need every possible bit of information available to you so you can make an informed decision... find an agent who will provide that to you.
Availability - You want an agent who is accessible, within reason, and who will respond to your calls promptly.
Familiar With Local Market - Find an agent who is familiar with the local market..as markets can change even 20 miles away...
Works Full Time As A Realtor - find an agent who is committed to their profession and works full time in the business... and is up to date with the latest real estate information and trends.
Current Licence - this many sound odd, but you want an agent who currently holds a current real estate licence, AND one who has not had any registered violations or complaints filed against them.
Personable - buying or selling a home can often be stressful.. find an agent who can make this process fun along the way and who you enjoy spending time with.
Someone Who You Feel Comfortable With - if you feel comfortable with the agent, and have an overall good feeling, and have satisfied many of the other attributes you are looking for, then you have probably found a great agent.
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