What are you really looking for in a real estate agent? While a lot of people say communication and experience, there are a lot of other answers as well. This is in response to a Facebook poll by an Ohio real estate team. The wanted to know what buyers and sellers really want from their real estate agent, broker, or Realtor. Here is what they said.
#1. Communication.
Communication has to be one of the top things that most buyers and sellers want from the real estate agent. They want to know that they can get a hold of them if they need to see a property, make an offer, or look over an offer. Even real estate agent say that communication is imperative from one broker to another. If we are listing the property and cannot seem to get a hold of the buyer's agent on the other side, it can be a nightmare for all parties involved. And, the right type of communication is important as well. Even if there's nothing going on just informing the buyer or seller of the status keeps everyone in the loop and keeps buyers more confident.
#2. Honesty.
If your real estate agent is doing some underhanded dealings with other parties involved in your transaction, chances are they might do the same to you. A good real estate agent needs to have high integrity across all aspects of the job including dealing with the opposite party whether it's a buyer or seller, other real estate agents, appraisers, lenders, inspectors, escrow, and title companies. If you notice your real estate agent being a little dishonest, there may be no stopping them from undermining you as well.
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#3. Experience.
Experience is crucial for buyers and sellers in the real estate market. Buyers want to know that they're getting a good deal and that the agent knows how to negotiate for their particular area and sellers want to know that their pricing their home correctly and can put their faith in an agent to facilitate the transaction honestly and efficiently.
#4. Connection.
This is especially true for first-time buyers or sellers. They want to feel connected to their real estate agent, not just a number on the board or a salary in their pocket. Clients want to feel special, validated, and comfortable with their agent and not every relationship will work. If any party realizes that this is not the best relationship, both need to be mature enough to call it quits.
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