Top 10 Signs You Need A New Real Estate Agent
Every profession has its group of slackers that gives the rest of the group a bad rap… After calling through a list of ACTIVE homes this morning to find that all of them already have contracts on them but still say ACTIVE (deceiving us in to thinking they are available), I decided to create this list.
Top 5 Signs You May Need A New Listing Agent:
- Your listing agent wins your business by promising you they can sell your home for a high price and right after getting your business they beg you to lower your price.
- They tell you that marketing your home doesn’t matter and they never show you any of their marketing materials except their black and white print out of your MLS sheet.
- You never hear from them or know what they are doing to sell your home.
- They make it sound like every contract you may receive is good, safe, and will surely go to closing with no problems.
- You go to sleep at night wondering why you are paying this agent so much money to do nothing but put a sign in your yard, take lousy pictures, and never keep you updated.
Top 5 Signs You May Need A New Buyers Agent:
- You find all of your own homes online and they just chauffeur you around to see them.
- They claim to specialize in the areas you are searching for homes in but they have never seen homes there.
- They are always showing you homes that do not match the criteria you told them you were search for… like price.
- They can’t explain to you the sales contract you are signing and just encourage you to sign it.
- You feel obligated to use them because they are a friend, family member, or a referral.
It is important to remember that when you are purchasing a home you are dealing with your hard earned money and assets… Time-lines and experience in this specific market are important. There are a lot of good and hard working agents out there and there are a lot of agents who have no clue what they are doing out there. Do your research… It could cost you a lot more than a little commission if you don’t.
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I really enjoyed #1. Your listing agent wins your business by promising you they can sell your home for a high price and right after getting your business they beg you to lower your price. I laughed out loud after I read it. It happens all the time.
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As a general rule, I think a good real estate agent is one who takes the time to cultivate a personal relationship with you. I mean, why shouldn’t he – it’s the most valuable asset you have, and a good agent should have cultivated the trust in you to the point where she or he has the confidence to be direct and truthful to you – in short, none of the qualities listed above. Excellent post!
Solid List and great points! Choosing the right agent can make or break whether you have a good experience or not.