• Connected? Does the agent have the necessary contacts to assist in every phase of selling your home? A network of connections includes home inspectors, quality service people, other brokers, and county officials. • Knowledgeable? Is the agent familiar with the current market and able to price your home strategically? Do they know what is unique about your neighborhood to distinguish your home from the competition? Do they know what to highlight in your area to attract buyers? • Organized? An agent must pay close attention to your specific needs, communicate well, and be quick to follow leads. • Personable? An agent who is sincerely interested in helping you will go the extra mile with a smile. They must be able to sell themselves to you as well as sell your home to a buyer. • Passionate? Some agents treat their job like a hobby or just a way to earn extra income. Find an agent who is passionate about what they do and loves their job. • Tenacious? Successful agents possess a strong work ethic. They are efficient and take advantage of time-saving tools that help sell your home. • Honest? Professional real estate agents build their reputation on high standards and good business practices. • Self-motivated? Real estate agents are commission-only businesspeople. Successful agents work hard because what benefits their clients benefits them. • Creative? Sometimes it takes creativity to properly showcase a home, develop engaging content, and negotiate a sale. An agent flexible enough to quickly
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