In a recent article I read online from Trulia, they said according to a poll they did, the top five things a buyer wants in a Realtor are as follows.
"What do home buyers want? Recently they told us! Trulia Staff sat down with a user group and had a discussion on what they look for when hiring a real estate agent. Here’s what they had to say (in order of importance):"
1. Honesty and Credibility
Win them over with the truth!
2. Area Familiarity
Do your neighborhood homework!
3. Good Follow Through
You say it, you do it.
4. OrganizationKeep it in order.
5. Good Listener
Guest Blogger: Cassy Rowe, Lead Mobile Interaction Designer at Trulia.com
As a practicing agent, I must say that is a great list. Experience has shown me that there is one more area that I would add to their list....answering the phone! Many a time I have called to set showings for my buyer clients and found that the other agent neglects to call me back. (Keep in mind also that if you're selling your home, consider how easy it will be for another agent to be able to set up a showing on your home if your agent isn't available to call to set it up.) I also have clients who call me after finding they can't get the agent on the sign to call them back. I recently had a buyer call me after they were in contact with an agent who promised to "get back with them" and never did. Keep this in mind as you are choosing an agent to work with. If you call them and they take two weeks to call you back you may want to consider changing agents. Your home is usually the largest purchase you will ever make don't you think you deserve a quick call response?
Grace and Peace...
Skip Geiser
(850) 221-6442
The Geiser Team with Main Street Properties
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