Do not choose by the looks!…
Do not choose by the name!…
Certainly do not choose by the car the real estate agent is driving!
I would say that the knowledge about the area is crucial to the extend that you will get the most house for your money if you are the Buyer or the best price if you are the Seller. A good Agent with matching experience will help you “MONIEFY” your decision. Don’t look for this word in the dictionary, it’s not there! Everybody hopes to make money ether by buying cheep or selling high down the road and this is what I call “MONIEFY”. When I say experience, I don’t mean in real estate anywhere, but in real estate for the place you are inquiring about. It doesn’t do much good if you hire somebody who worked for 20 years in Colorado and just transferred to Florida. Living in one-place helps a lot to better understand the diversity and changes the area is going through and could benefit you, the Client.
Another very important qualification a Real Estate Agent must have is excellent communication skills. Since you are going to spent time together you don’t want to drag around a person who draws negative emotions from you.
Then, ask about the Process. Evaluate His/Her knowledge and self-esteem. Ability to listen and not interrupting is critical as to finding out what kind of outcome is the Client expecting. Usually people who know what they are doing have calm personalities and good self-esteem. I see many agents making the mistake of imposing their opinion on Clients they find hesitant. Relying too much on their experience some times they disregard the wishes and ideas of the Client, which leads to bad results and misrepresentation. Look for knowledgeable communicative person and do not hesitate to ask him/her questions! Lot’s of them – until you become confident that the deal you are getting is the deal that you want!
A real estate agent with such skills usually makes better deals for the Client and makes more money for himself as well, which takes us to the next segment – understanding The Commissions And How Much Should I Pay When Selling My House!
- The Process
- The Scary of Paper work
