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What qualities do you look for in a Real Estate Agent?

By Endre Barath, Jr.

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

October 26, 2008 12:33 PM

If I was in the Market to a buy Real Estate Today, I would look for the following:

•1. How responsive is this agent in the initial Contact?

•2. How quick is the response via e-mail or telephone

•3. How is the agent's Geographic knowledge of the area?

•4. Does he/she have the Market knowledge, i.e.: number of listings on the market, number of homes pending, number of homes sold in the past three months.

•5. Does he/she seem comfortable, relaxed, and confident and has a pleasant demeanor?

•6. What is the real estate agent's philosophy toward the market conditions?

•7. Is he/she a Realtor?

•8. Does this Realtor have the skills to properly represent my interests?

•9. Does this Realtor ask questions about my likes, wants and needs?

•10. Does this Realtor try to find out what my budget is and how will I pay for this home?

•11. Does this Realtor offer suggestions based on the answers he/she receives?

•12. Does this Realtor understand the Economic Principles and Condition of today's Financial Market?

Once I have a comfortable feeling to the above questions, inquiries on my part, then I know I have found the Realtor, who I want to represent me in the Buying, negotiating and ultimate closing of my home.This is just as important if I know the area or if I am relocating from some where else, then it is even more important.

If you are a consumer who is considering buying or selling investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Beverly Hills ,Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 (USA) or email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites http://www.endrebarath.com

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Sherry Peckhoon Sim

Sims & Company - Cayucos, CA

Broker/Owner, Covering the Beautiful Central Coast

Endre, this is a great list. While the list seems to apply more to a buyer's agent, the list could be used to assess a listing agent as well.

Oct 26, 2008 06:09 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sherry, you make a great point, thank you for your comment

Oct 26, 2008 06:14 PM

Kerry Lucasse

eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group - Atlanta, GA

Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant

Nice post, Endre! It is always good to take a step back and consider what is REALLY important to our home buyers and sellers and maybe re-think how we run our businesses.

Nov 03, 2008 06:36 AM

Kerry, thank you for your valuable comment. This is our primary mission, to help buyers and sellers.

Nov 03, 2008 09:47 AM

Charles Stallions

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL

850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Are you or do I like you at first glance, becauss if I don't like you at first impression you're not getting any further.

Nov 05, 2008 11:55 AM

Charles, intresting point. Thank you for stopping by.

Nov 05, 2008 12:53 PM

ama hender

Lone Tree, CO

First Impressions are so important. These are great questions.

Nov 10, 2008 03:39 AM

Ryan Shaughnessy

PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com - Saint Louis, MO

Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner

From a broker standpoint, I look for agents with: (1) Knowledge/Education/Experience, (2) Drive/Energy/Positive Attitude, (3) Independent/Takes Initiatives/Thinks Out of Box.

Nov 10, 2008 07:02 AM

From a broker standpoint, I look for agents with: (1) Knowledge/Education/Experience, (2) Drive/Energy/Positive Attitude, (3) Independent/Takes Initiatives/Thinks Out of Box/Entrepeneurial Spirit, (4) Good Written/Verbal Communication Skills, (5) Attention to Details, and (6) Prompt/Timeliness.

Ryan, These are all great points. I am sure you have a great group of Realtors because of your standards.

Nov 10, 2008 05:21 PM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

I like Ryan's list and your list. Combined, they should determine success in a client/Realtor situation.

Apr 02, 2012 02:36 AM

Suzanne how did you find this one, I remember writing this post many years ago. I guess it is still True to today. Timeless, I guess!

Apr 04, 2012 04:23 PM

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