A hallmark of a great Realtor is the desire to question and investigate the long view of any piece of property. Someone just wanting a sale will only look at the immediate need; but a Realtor with a good head for planning and desire for life long clients will be looking ahead and advising of long term possibilities and/or limitations of the property you have in your sights.
What do I mean by this? When I look at homes with a newly wed couple, I'm already thinking of resale value for them once their family outgrows their starter home. Is it a good location? Is it an improving location? Are their amenities within easy reach?
When I look at acreages with people I discuss access to the home and outbuildings, not just on the beautiful summer day we're seeing the property, but in the middle of a raging snow storm when one of them is out of town.
When I look at a property with crops or livestock we have to consider long term water availability.
Before selling a tenanted property, a great Realtor will have a discussion with the prospective buyers about their tolerance for stress!
A great Realtor is a resource with your long term interests foremost in mind -- not a one hit wonder pressing you into a quick sale! Kind of like a great financial planner who is not merely selling you today's hot stock but taking an overall view of what will best serve your needs over time.
Look for such a Realtor (well, if you're in the North Okanagan you already found me, but in other areas...) that is, in fact, looking out for you!
What do I mean by this? When I look at homes with a newly wed couple, I'm already thinking of resale value for them once their family outgrows their starter home. Is it a good location? Is it an improving location? Are their amenities within easy reach?
When I look at acreages with people I discuss access to the home and outbuildings, not just on the beautiful summer day we're seeing the property, but in the middle of a raging snow storm when one of them is out of town.
When I look at a property with crops or livestock we have to consider long term water availability.
Before selling a tenanted property, a great Realtor will have a discussion with the prospective buyers about their tolerance for stress!
A great Realtor is a resource with your long term interests foremost in mind -- not a one hit wonder pressing you into a quick sale! Kind of like a great financial planner who is not merely selling you today's hot stock but taking an overall view of what will best serve your needs over time.
Look for such a Realtor (well, if you're in the North Okanagan you already found me, but in other areas...) that is, in fact, looking out for you!
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