5 Attributes of the best Real Estate Agents

Choosing an agent that best suits your needs may seem daunting but it is a major factor in the success of selling your home.

Finding the ideal agent will make the whole selling process stress free and easier for you while contributing to a shorter time frame and the best possible sold price.

But how do you choose the best agent?

Many of us might think to start with a Real Estate Agency after all, that’s where agents work right? But this option narrows your search to an agent that is appointed to you or chosen by you from the options available from one agency office. Although it’s important to choose an agency brand that demonstrates a philosophy that impresses you, it’s more beneficial to choose your agent first, then decide whether the agency brand they work with also suits you.

How to Get started on choosing your agent;

Seek Recommendations

Start by making a short list based on local recommendations from friends and family as these people are likely to have used someone who specialises in your area.

Agents who show a portfolio of sold homes in your locality will be familiar with the trends and pricing in the local market. They will also be knowledgeable on current developments in the community which can affect property prices and sales.

Search for websites

Seek out agents who’ve marketed themselves competently on the internet. Some agents will proudly display their portfolio of sold homes on their own personal dedicated website. This is the perfect demonstration that they possess the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in marketing your property. After all, if they’ve successfully reached you through their marketing, they’ll successfully reach more buyers for your home potentially driving up the sale price. Take the time to peruse the website and learn more about their experience, how many properties they’ve sold in the last year and customer reviews. Now is the time to decide if the agency they work for is the right fit for you. You can usually find and read about their philosophies and point of difference on their website. Here's an example http://www.beerwahrealestate.com.au/about-us/about-us from our Agency, First National Beerwah.

Set up an interview

By now, you should have a short list of proven agents in your area. It's time to schedule an initial meeting so you can personally interview them and get a first impression of your prospects. You can schedule multiple meetings if you have the time but statistics show that you’ll likely choose the last one anyway. Maybe this is due the fact that these short listed prospects are very capable and it’s hard to say no to the face of the person who is your last interview. A less time consuming approach may be to schedule another, if the first one didn’t gel with you.

Assesattributess these 5 in person;

During this initial meeting they’ll be eager to show you how they have the skills necessary to excel so take note of their;

1. Marketing skills

Those who understand the diverse advertising tools used today such as videos, social media, and online listings.

2. Vision

Those who present a strategic plan to sell your home. Have they acknowledged the importance of including you in this plan? You want to be sure that communication with you though out the entire process is valued.

3. Personality

How aggressive they are to win your listing.

Did you feel uncomfortably pressured?

Were they overconfident or not confident enough?

Did they have the ability to connect with you?

Did you feel heard?

How you answer these questions is likely to reflect the way your potential buyers will too.

4. People skills

Did you build a relationship? An agent who is personable will earn prospective buyer’s trust and will also make the entire process of selling your home a positive experience.

5. Sales ability

Is there a strong focus on their proven abilities in the negotiation process and closing a deal? This may be the most important skill an agent brings to the table. Everything they’ve worked so hard for up to this point, weighs on their ability to read people and negotiate accordingly. This is a job best left to the experts.

Are you currently seeking an agent to sell your home in Beerwah or the Sunshine Coast Hinterland? Check out Jamie Bayliss.

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