5 Important Qualities when Choosing a Real Estate Agent
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Your home is most likely your largest financial asset. As such, it is imperative that in the buying or selling of this asset, you should be highly selective in choosing the right Real Estate Agent.
Here are 5 qualities to consider when interviewing your property broker:
Reputation
The Real Estate Agent should represent a well established, experienced and reputable brand which should be known and experienced with a history of recent successes in the area. The Real Estate Agent should also have a visible and active portfolio of current listings on the property portals.
Knowledge
The Real Estate Agent should not only be familiar with the amenities, events and developments in the area but also its market and price trends with clear, proven examples of these. The Real Estate Agent should also show competent knowledge of the property industry and its processes as well as the property market in general.
Professionalism
The Real Estate Agent should always be polite, on time for appointments, neat and well-presented and have a calm inspiring demeanour. The Real Estate Agent should provide the client with a Marketing Plan and show his/her dedication to servicing the client fully with regular and timeous feedback.
Rapport & Advice
The Real Estate Agent should try to develop a rapport with a client by listening to and understanding the client's needs and interests but also offering market related information to ensure the client has all the information at hand. All client personal requests should be observed and the client's property questions need answers as soon as possible or, if needed, after further investigation.
Pricing the Property Correctly
Over or underpricing could be detrimental to the sale of your property, the Real Estate Agent should be mindful of the current economic status and the time in which you need to sell. Overpricing could leave your home on the market for a long period of time which will cause it to stagnate.
To be sure that your property needs are in good hands, it is best to investigate and select a few of the most active agents with good standing, repute and success in the area. You should feel comfortable enough to sign a sole mandate with this agent, as a sole mandate will allow for the Real Estate Agent to give you their full attention and market the property to their full abilities.
So, take your time and interview each Real Estate Agent thoroughly. Then determine who you have the most confidence in and who you feel will provide you with the best professional service and who you want to entrust with your most precious investment.
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Author: LV Digital
