This is my 100th real estate blog....and there always seems to be something to write about! Here I'm going to simply brainstorm what I consider 10 hallmarks of a great Realtor.
1. Flawless communication; always follows through and connects when promised, always keeps you in touch with the process of your sale or listing.
2. After sale service; not just in it for the sale, a great Realtor is a resource for life and always available after the sale for questions, concerns or any helpful purpose.
3. Doesn't oversell you on budget; because you can afford a more expensive home does not mean that you should be "house poor." A great Realtor will value your lifestyle and advise you to buy the right priced home to give you maximum freedom.
4. Talks candidly about NOT buying a particular property; a great Realtor is all about protecting you and your family and will be very forthcoming if they perceive an issue with a property.
5. Looks to the long view; while matching you with the right property at the right time, a great Realtor also is looking down the road on your behalf and thinking about the resale value before you even buy the home!
6. Is well connected; a great Realtor has made many trusted working connections that can serve you in your move -- everything from inspectors, lenders, legal teams, movers, cleaners, stagers and more. These are not "cold" referrals, they are proven and trusted professionals.
7. Is well respected by colleagues; a great Realtor is highly professional with colleagues, supplying all information needed to speed along your sale and respected for their negotiating prowess. A great Realtor NEVER uses a snotty or know-it-all tone.
8. Works in areas of strengths; a great Realtor will refer you to another great Realtor if you need something out of their area of expertise; i.e. out of the area they know or buying a commercial interest if they work primarily in residential.
9. Is empathetic but forthcoming; a great Realtor feels your pain, whether financial or personal, however their job it to guide you with truth, not sugar coat market conditions or likely challenges. We stick through thick and thin as your ally but will not mislead you to make you feel better. A great Realtor never advises pricing a home well above what they know it will sell for just to get the listing (and later keep pressing for price reductions).
10. Is select in their clientele; a great Realtor knows the value of long term relationships in business so is not rushing around for "1 hit wonders" to add to their sales volume. They invite clients who understand value over gimmicks. There is nothing more satisfying to a great Realtor than repeat and referral business; sometimes over the generations of one family. Does your family have a great Realtor??
www.OkanaganHome.ca Beth Marks the Spot!
1. Flawless communication; always follows through and connects when promised, always keeps you in touch with the process of your sale or listing.
2. After sale service; not just in it for the sale, a great Realtor is a resource for life and always available after the sale for questions, concerns or any helpful purpose.
3. Doesn't oversell you on budget; because you can afford a more expensive home does not mean that you should be "house poor." A great Realtor will value your lifestyle and advise you to buy the right priced home to give you maximum freedom.
4. Talks candidly about NOT buying a particular property; a great Realtor is all about protecting you and your family and will be very forthcoming if they perceive an issue with a property.
5. Looks to the long view; while matching you with the right property at the right time, a great Realtor also is looking down the road on your behalf and thinking about the resale value before you even buy the home!
6. Is well connected; a great Realtor has made many trusted working connections that can serve you in your move -- everything from inspectors, lenders, legal teams, movers, cleaners, stagers and more. These are not "cold" referrals, they are proven and trusted professionals.
7. Is well respected by colleagues; a great Realtor is highly professional with colleagues, supplying all information needed to speed along your sale and respected for their negotiating prowess. A great Realtor NEVER uses a snotty or know-it-all tone.
8. Works in areas of strengths; a great Realtor will refer you to another great Realtor if you need something out of their area of expertise; i.e. out of the area they know or buying a commercial interest if they work primarily in residential.
9. Is empathetic but forthcoming; a great Realtor feels your pain, whether financial or personal, however their job it to guide you with truth, not sugar coat market conditions or likely challenges. We stick through thick and thin as your ally but will not mislead you to make you feel better. A great Realtor never advises pricing a home well above what they know it will sell for just to get the listing (and later keep pressing for price reductions).
10. Is select in their clientele; a great Realtor knows the value of long term relationships in business so is not rushing around for "1 hit wonders" to add to their sales volume. They invite clients who understand value over gimmicks. There is nothing more satisfying to a great Realtor than repeat and referral business; sometimes over the generations of one family. Does your family have a great Realtor??
www.OkanaganHome.ca Beth Marks the Spot!
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