1. Licensed
This is a given. Clients want agents who are licensed in the state that they are looking to buy or sell property. Don’t hesitate to research and see what other consumers have to say about an agent you may be interested in working with. Also look for an agent with some experience in the industry and in the area. Wisdom and knowledge come with experience and seasoned realtors develop the thick skin that is necessary to negotiate on your behalf and get the prices you want on homes or land. For example, our broker Roberta is known for being the foremost expert on the Phoenix Valley’s most exclusive and exceptional urban communities.
2. Personable, Trustworthy & Honest
In all likelihood, buyers and sellers will spend a lot of time with their realtor. It is important to feel comfortable with this person. You need to be able to openly communicate and trust your agent. Trust is the basis of any relationship, and if you don’t trust or get along with your realtor, then you have already set yourself up for failure.
3. A Tough Negotiator who Fights for Your Best Interest
Real estate professionals are hired to represent clients in sales transactions. It’s important to find an individual who isn’t afraid to ask for what the client wants. If a seller is looking for a specific price, then the agent should not be afraid to push for that price. If a buyer likes a property, but feels that it is in bad shape and overpriced, then the agent should not be afraid to negotiate for a lower price or for concessions towards repairs.
4. Organized
Unless you have personally experienced the world of real estate then you are probably unaware of how hectic the job really is. Clients like to think that they have the undivided attention of their agent at all times, but realistically this professional is probably working with five or ten other clients at once. It is important for your realtor to be able to keep track of schedules, the client’s wants and needs, budgets, meeting times, open houses and so much more.
5. Reliable, Responsive & Available
Being a real estate agent is a 24/7 gig. If a client has a question, comment or concern then the agent should be available to answer any questions at any given moment – even if it falls at midnight on a Friday night. After all, the reason clients work with professionals and pay the hefty commission prices is because they depend on the expertise and assistance to guide them through the process of real estate.
6. Knowledgeable About the Area
7. Well Versed in the Real Estate Market and Industry
A good real estate agent needs to be familiar with the ever-changing trends in the industry. A good agent should also be fluent in the practice of sales and able to efficiently communicate the process to confused or curious clients.
8. Marketing Savvy
In today’s technologically oriented world, it is very important for agents to market themselves online. A realtor who can market themselves well proves to clients that they can efficiently market properties and thrive in a competitive environment. A comprehensive website, such as Phoenix Urban Spaces, offers clients all the information they may need in one location.
9. Passionate
A person who is passionate and enthusiastic about something easily attracts others to share in on the excitement. Successful realtors don’t show how worn out or fed up with the industry they are. Instead, they share their knowledge and expertise and connect with their clients through the experience of buying or selling a home.
10. Well Connected
In the business of real estate it is important to be friendly, outgoing and good at networking. One of the most important aspects of being a real estate agent is being able to build relationships. Clients look for agents who are well connected, because that means that the agent is a outgoing, well-liked, successful and that the property will be marketed to more people.