What Makes a Good Real Estate Agent?

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  There is no one-size-fits-all method for being a successful real estate agent because personality and character are also in the mix, but there are some things you can do to stand out from the rest. When buyers and sellers are looking for an agent, there are some qualities that they want to see.

Communication Skills

Buying or selling a house or other property may be one of the biggest decisions a person will ever make. This may make the buyer or seller more stressed-out than usual. If their agent is uncommunicative, it will only reduce their comfort level even more. A good agent will tell the client exactly where they stand with their buying or selling situation. For example, if a buyer is looking for a house, and the one they like is no longer available, the agent needs to inform them quickly, so they can look further. It is very frustrating for the client not to be able to contact their agent. A good agent will stay in constant contact with clients.

Chase New Leads

A good agent not only keeps in contact with his or her clients, they are also proactively searching for new leads. This gives the client confidence in the agent because she is searching for new options and keeping her client well-informed.

Listening

Good communication is a two-way street. Constant talking is not communication. In fact, many agents tell clients to be wary of agents who talk too much. If an agent is going to find the right seller, he needs to understand the wishes of the buyer. The client should do most of the talking and a good agent will be listening carefully and asking questions to make sure everyone is on the same page.

Focus on the Client

The needs of the client come first for any good agent. Some like to communicate through emails, some like text messages and some like phone calls. The agent needs to adjust in order to help the client feel secure. There may be a fine line between too much communication that puts pressure on the client and too little that makes the client wonder what is happening.

The agent should also understand the client’s time frame. If the client is not in a hurry, the agent may spend more time shopping around. If the client is in a hurry to sell, the agent needs to work in a tighter time frame. Along with location and price, timing is very important in real estate transactions. If the buyer is not in a hurry, the agent can advise the client to wait for a better real estate market.

The agent should also know the reason a client is selling. There will be different needs for a client who has a sentimental attachment to the home they are selling and one who is selling one of several investment properties.

References Are Important

A good agent will have happy customers. The agent should willingly give her last few customers as references to new clients. It is also recommended for new clients to ask any agent they are considering using for testimonials or statements from previous clients.

Collaboration

Partnering is a good way to safeguard against losing a client because you simply don’t hit it off. Having a partner may mean you get 50 percent instead of 100 percent, but that is much better than losing the sale altogether. For a newbie, a good partner can help you with the above tips so you progress faster to being a successful real estate agent.

Use the Internet

Today, most people look online when they want to buy a home. It is easy to check location, price and features, which is also a big bonus for agents and saves a lot of time and energy. This is why it is important to have an attractive website that is easy to navigate. Companies such as Estate Deal use the Internet to bring buyers, sellers and agents together to get the best results for all.

Once you learn the basics of good communication and focusing on the needs of the client, your own personality and character will help you relate to buyers and sellers.

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a glorious day/night depending on where you are in the world!  Go with God and remember to be kind to one another!

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