9 Attributes of a GREAT Realtor
When choosing a Realtor to help you purchase a home, you are placing your trust (and a significant amount of money) in the hands of a real estate professional to ensure your experience is a success.
With over 1.5 Million Realtors in the US, the level of service, expertise, and professionalism will vary from Realtor to Realtor. A truly GREAT Realtor stands apart from the rest. At TREO, we have determined 9 of the top attributes shared by the most successful Realtors in the industry. It’s these traits that we build upon to train and develop our agents.
A GREAT Realtor communicates timely…With so many details and moving pieces in a real estate transaction, amazing communication is vital to ensure that the home buying experience is nothing short of amazing. Your Realtor must communicate in a way that works for you. Whether it’s by phone, email, or text message, top agents will respond quickly to your questions and when you’d like to tour a home.
A GREAT Realtor helps you to understand the process…
For first-time buyers, the process of buying a home can seem daunting. The more clearly a homebuyer understands the process, the better they can ensure that all timelines and tasks are being met for a smooth closing.
A GREAT Realtor prioritizes your needs…
The home you buy is incredibly important and you shouldn’t feel the need to settle. A great Realtor will understand what steps are needed for you to commit to purchasing a home. They work around your schedule and support your needs while educating you along the way.
A GREAT Realtor has significant experience with home construction…
While Realtors are considered “service providers”, the best Realtors also understand the product they are selling. You shouldn’t have to wait until the home inspection to discover a major issue when your Realtor should have enough knowledge and experience to spot signs of issues. An awesome Realtor should understand foundations, mechanics, and other important components of the home so that you during the first visit.
A GREAT Realtor has a team of partners for every aspect of the home buying process…
There are several different parties involved in the home purchase process. You will deal with a mortgage lender, title agency, home inspector, contractors, insurance agent, and more - it’s important that your Realtor has great contacts to refer your way.
A GREAT Realtor understands the current market climate…
Whether the market is hot or cold, your Realtor must understand the level of competition in a given market. Certain homes will require you to act faster while others are better handled slowly, to ensure the best price and terms possible. A top-notch Realtor will know how to approach each house to ensure the best outcome possible.
A GREAT Realtor is an expert negotiator…
The best Realtors will help you to purchase a home at the best price and terms possible and help you to navigate amongst competing buyers. House can be won through a combination of writing the best offer and having a good working relationship with the seller’s agent. When you find the right house, make sure you have a great Realtor whose counsel can drastically improve your odds of being the winning bidder.
A GREAT Realtor puts your best interests above their own…
Real estate is a relationship business. The best Realtors understand this concept and put the satisfaction of their clients over a sale and a commission. The best Realtor will not persuade you to purchase a home or be upset if you choose to back out of a transaction.
A GREAT Realtor is someone you can trust…
At the end of the day, a Realtor’s job is to earn your trust throughout this life-changing process. That trust is earned through a combination of every attribute noted above. You got this! Trust your gut.
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