Qualities to look for in a Real Estate Agent

Finding the very best real estate agent you can, is important. You need to be a good fit with them so you can work as a solid team. You need to have a conflict free relationship and someone who will listen to your needs. They need to be qualified, experienced and know how to make the process of buying and selling, as smooth as possible. Here are qualities you should be looking for in the person you agree to work with.

Communication

The core of any solid relationship has to be effective communication. You need a real estate agent who is patient and informative. They should be able to answer your questions. They should be able to share with you the step-by-step processes you need to follow, to sell your home. If you call them, they should get back to you within 24 hours. If you have an appointment with them, they need to show up on time. Your time is just as valuable as theirs is. They should keep you updated on what is taking place and what they feel is preventing the sale to that point.

Your needs are Important to them

In addition to telling you information, they should listen. Your needs should be very important to them. If you need to sell the home quickly or you simply can’t accept less than a given amount for the home, they need to be supportive of that. They should be able to provide you with references of very happy people who felt they were heard and for whom the process of selling a home was a good one.

Motivated

You need a real estate agent who does more than talk; they need to be motivated. They need to have a plan of action in place to share with you. Knowing what they are doing to stage your home, to promote your home, and to encourage qualified buyers, can put your mind at ease. A great real estate agent is likable and that makes it easy for potential buyers to talk with them about the home. They make people feel comfortable around them. They aren’t pushy but they do encourage potential buyers to come and inspect the home or they set up an open house so many people can view it on the same day.