What qualities do you look for in a Realtor/Real Estate Agent?

Question

What kind of experiences have you had with a Realtor/Real Estate Agent good or bad?

Answer 1

#1. I look for agents that work in a farm area and specialize working in that one area.

#2. I look for an agent that sell houses and not just list them.

#3. I look for agents that are people orientated and know how to solve problems.

#4. I look for an agent that works well with other professionals that he/she need to in order to accomplish the desired goals of the client or clients.

#5. Iook for an agent that specialize in selling houses. I mean they are not notaries, loan consultants, insurance agents and work at Wal-Mart part time.

#6. I look for an agent that is honest, fair, have and use common sense.

#7 I look for an agent that is not afraid to step out of the box to make a transaction close.

I am not looking for a crook, but someone that knows the rules, when and how they can be bent to benefit the transaction, but keep everyone on the line and within the legal limits of the law.

Those are the things I look for in a professional. What I am not looking for is a person that is looking simply at making 6% of each transaction and that is his/her bottom line.

If the agent is able to sell the house he will be rewarded beyond his knowledge.

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

"FIGHT ON"

Answer 2

I am not currently an agent or broker but have had a sales agent's license in the past. If memory and experience serve, the buyer can't assume that anything other than the land and physical building(s) are included in the sale. If something can be detached without damaging the property, you can assume that it may not be included in the sale. I don't know in what State this transaction occurred, but if the closing is contingent on the inclusion of koi in the transaction, the agent should consult with his/her broker, or the agent and/or the buyers should consult with a local RE attorney. Specific laws regarding what's included in a sale may vary in each State. However, there seems to me to be flawed logic in the assumption that the koi would be included in the sale. If the property had included a stable, should the buyers assume the horses would be included in a sale of the property? You might be surprised to learn that some koi may be more valuable than a horse, and can run into the thousands of dollars in value. Koi are not just big goldfish. And koi can be considered pets. Certainly, if there were a doghouse on the property, the buyers wouldn't expect the sellers to include their dog in the sale. As a general rule, any item which the buyers believe is important to their buying decision should be noted and confirmed as being included in the sale. Even items that customarily are included in the sale of a home (e.g., kitchen appliances, light fixtures, etc.) may be itemized to ensure that all parties are clear on the terms of sale. An experienced RE agent might interrogate his/her buyers to find out if there are any specific features of the property that the buyers really want. Then the agent would submit this list to the seller's agent to discover if the seller is agreeable. Conversely, if there are things the buyers definitely want removed before they take possession of the property, those items should be explicitly listed as part of the conditions of sale. You can't assume that the pile of junk next to the garage will be gone after closing.

Answer 3

Ask your friends for referrals to good agents they have used. You want one that is honest and professional with an extensive knowledge of your real estate market. It's hard to 'see' a persons qualities if you meet them once at an open house or walk in to an office and talk to the agent on the 'floor'. Find someone you like and work with them, but always put a cancellation clause in your contract... just in case you find they don't live up to your expectations. Be up front with them about your expectations. Tell them what you expect from them; they should work for you at your speed to reach your goals.

Answer 4

They need to know the area- or market. They should work within a larger firm to increase advertising budget for your home. They need to be brutally honest- you don't want someone who can't be or you could get in over your head, or miss opportunities.
Always have a buyer's agency contract- the agent works for you for no commission. If you go to a home without having an agent, the realtor for the home being sold with "work with you" but will always be primarily the seller's agent- meaning no one is watching out for YOUR interests.

Answer 5

Don't think, that because I wear old sandals to work, I can't pay cash. If I walk out of your office, & I feel a bit like I was
just usherd out of somewhere I clearly didn't belong, don't
call us, we'll call you. I will call you, & buy the house, in town or
suburb I have an exsisting preferance for. I will however try to
find another agent, with the same listings, first.
I could be your new nieghbour. I'm a good one too.
Keep it REAL! you are a kind of ambasidor for your district
Make me feel welcome, to spend my money, & share within
my new comunity.

Answer 6

An agent who can think outside the box. I live in Fl. and there are so many foreclosures/short sales. Agents have so much in housing to work with. They can't seem to think past the selling prices of "other" houses. My home is not "other" houses. It's custom, as all of them in my area are. When I say I want x dollars for my home and the agents says that other houses in my area are selling for x dollars...What do I care. Find a way to sell my home and don't rest on your laurels waiting for your foreclosure/short term to come thro.

Answer 7

I remember when i was house shopping a couple years ago, it used to irritate me to no end, because it seemed like the agents would constantly kiss my butt and agree with every thing I said, even when I would intentionally contradict myself just to see if they would catch it.

I cant stand suck ups.

Edit - Oh, and know where the house is and how to get there before you take your clients. Nothing like wandering around a town cause the agent wasnt smart enough to print out directions.

Answer 8

I look for someone who is honest, trustworthy, a good listener, creative, experienced, part of a team, accessible, knowledgeable about the area, and assertive.

Answer 9

1. the ability to tell the truth.
2. the ability to shut up when they have not been asked a question.

Both are very rare attributes.