What Makes a Good Real Estate Agent

Buying or selling a home is not an easy undertaking. For the vast majority of people it’s one of the most significant financial based decisions that you’ll make in your lifetime. You need the proper advice, guidance, and tools in order to make the process successful and less stressful. In order to accomplish that you should work with a good real estate agent. Some real estate agents specialize in representing buyers. Other real estate agents specialize in representing sellers. 

Many represent buyers and sellers, but not at the same time of course. That being stated, all of the top-notch real estate agents typically have the same qualities. The bottom line is that you need to work with a real estate agent who has the experience, knowledge, and connections to make the process as smooth as possible for you. So without further ado, here are the top traits of a good real estate agent. 

The Top 7 Traits Of A Good Real Estate Agent

• Ability To Negotiate
• Ability To Network
• Ability To Solve Problems
• Pays Attention To Details
• Professional Appearance
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Technical Abilities

Ability To Negotiate

Any real estate agent worth his or her weight in salt should be able to negotiate. However, only the good real estate agents have a real ability when it comes to negotiating. Your real estate agent should have good negotiations skills because they will be helping you negotiate the three (3) most important things in the buying and or selling process. They are as follows....

• The Purchase Price (For Buyers)
• The Listing Price (For Sellers)
• Any Buyer Or Seller Contingencies

The bottom line is that you are counting on your real estate agent to negotiate the best overall deal for you. You certainly don’t want to spend more then you need to or leave money on the table. 

Ability To Network

Did you know that the more connections that your real estate agent has in the industry could equal a better deal for you when you’re buying or selling your home? So how is this possible? First and foremost, it’s currently a sellers market. That means there are more buyers than houses available for sale. In essence, the current market significantly favors the sellers. However, if your real estate agent has the ability to network and has a lot of industry connections, they may very know of a house that’s about to be listed on the market. 

That means you may be able to see and make an offer on that house first before other buyers have the opportunity to buy it. On the other hand, if you’re selling your home, you want your real estate agent to have many connections. They may know another agent who represents a buyer willing to pay top dollar for your house, and or is willing to pay in cash. 

Ability To Solve Problems

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, your real estate agent should have the ability to problem solve. This is due to the fact that most real estate transactions do not end up going completely smoothly. There are usually a bump or two in the road that need to be dealt with. The problem could be based on a wide variety of things. For example, there may be an issue with the property that was discovered during the home inspection. Maybe the buyer is having an issue getting approved for the mortgage. 

The bottom line is that your real estate agent needs to have answers to these issues. He or she needs to have the ability to solve problems quickly, efficiently, and effectively. Otherwise, your home purchase transaction or home sale transaction could easily fall apart prior to the closing. 

Pays Attention To Details

Real estate agents need to have the ability to pay careful attention to details. That’s why the vast majority of good real estate agents are detail oriented. There is what feels like a million pieces to the puzzle when it comes to buying or selling a home. Real estate transactions are large. That means there are a lot of moving pieces involved in the process. It’s not like going to the store to buy a pack of gum. Someone needs to keep track of all those moving parts. 

The responsibility typically falls on the real estate agent who represents the seller and the real estate agent who represents the buyer. They also need to keep each other in check. This is next to impossible if your real estate agent doesn’t have the ability to pay attention to the details. Even the smallest details matter 

Professional Appearance

Most people have heard the term “dress for success.” The way a real estate agent dresses can actually say a lot about their capabilities, and how much you can trust their expertise. Good real estate agents are concerned with how their clients will perceive them. In essence, first impressions are incredibly important and good real estate agents know that. Think about it this way. If your real estate agent didn’t dress properly would you trust him or her to represent you in the biggest and most important transaction of your life? 

The answer is a resounding no in most cases. It takes money to purchase nice clothes. When real estate agent wear nice clothes it shows real estate buyers and sellers that they are successful at their job. 

Strong Communication Skills

Real estate agents are professionals who help guide homebuyers and home sellers through the buying and or selling process from start to finish. A big part of their job revolves around interacting with people. That means your real estate agent should have strong communication skills. For example....

• Good real estate agents are good listeners
• Good real estate agents make eye contact
• Good real estate agents ask questions

He or she should have the ability to communicate both verbally and by electronic methods. Good real estate agents have great communication skills in person, on the phone, and through emails and text messages. 

Your real estate agent should have the ability to transmit information in an effective manner. Your real estate agent should also have the ability to handle diverse personalities, and the emotional exchanges between those diverse personalities. 

Strong Technical Skills

We are currently living in a world that is based on technology and technological advancements. Life now moves at the speed of light. People want things done quickly and become impatient when things move slowly. That means these days real estate agents not only need to know their way around computers, they must also be proficient at using the latest Internet enabled devices such as laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones. Good real estate agents have the technical skills needed to access, process, save, and send electronic documents. They also need to have the ability to enter and change data in the online Multiple Listing Service or MLS for short. 

In conclusion, successful real estate agents come from a vast variety of backgrounds. They have different styles of conducting business and also have different personalities. However, they do have something in common. Good real estate agents have the skills and traits needed to succeed in the real estate industry. 

Please contact Tutto Properties today for more information. We are ready to help you succeed in your journey to buy or sell your home. We look forward to hearing from you.