how did you meet//choose your broker?

Question

was your broker a friend of a friend? did you look him/her up in a phone book? was he/she a family member? I'd like to know how often it is that you run into your broker in a grocery store...or a bookstore...etc. thank you in advance!!

Answer 1

First time was a friend
Second time I reviewed the real estate section of the newspaper and made a somewhat random selection.

I would definitely use a random selection over friend in the future. They are both business people. But friends seem to think they don't have to work as hard to get your business. The random broker wanted to earn my business. The friend took it for granted, and I was disappointed in the service.

I've also seen this in other sales oriented areas. Personally, and with other people. Business and friendship just doesn't mix well. There are probably exceptions, but I will definitely keep them separate.

Answer 2

Your broker should be someone that is known in your area. If your broker is working his area as he/she should be, on occasion you should encounter him/her in your local grocery store and other stores in the area where you reside.

You should also be getting some type of mailings from this broker on a weekly or monthly basis. He/she should be explaining programs and other topics of interest to your area as well as articles of interest in his/her field that you would be interested in.

Now the only other way or one of the best ways to locate a broker is through a referral from a friend or relative.

There are those that look through the telephone book or just walk into a local office of a broker.

I hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.

"FIGHT ON"

Answer 3

Mine (I am very devoted to one) was actually the other agent is a deal I was involved in. I was highly impressed with his integrity as well as his selling skills. He does all of my buying and selling, and that of most of my friends. I make a huge amount of money because of him, and refer him whenever I get the chance. I even carry a couple of his business cards.

I don't see him much at stores, but I do see him at community events and in restaurants.

I would NEVER use anyone else. Even if my profit is presently down, I know it is not his fault, and ther have been PLENTY of times that he went above my expectations.

An example of "above" for this month. He sold a vacent lot that I have. It appraised at 80k. He got me 110k, cash. He represented both of us and certainly deserves his commission.


BTW, I would never do serious business with family or friends. Too many people forget it is business ans whimper about "fair."