someone who is unreachable during their other job hours. I have had experience trying to put deals together with agents who are full time on the clock employees at another job who are unable to take calls while at work. Is it in your best interest to use this type of sideline agent. 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 of business practices. This is not the type of transaction where you want someone who says only what you want to hear, but rather what you need to hear. Self-motivated? Real estate agents are commission-only business people. Successful agents work hard because if it benefits their clients, it benefits them. Creative? Sometimes, it takes creativity to properly showcase a home, develop engaging content, and negotiate a sale. An agent who can quickly address any marketing need is an asset to you. Tech-savvy? Agents well-versed in the latest technology for marketing homes should have a website, social media setup, user- friendly home search options, and quality presentations online, with high-resolution images of homes, videos, and slideshows. A professional real estate agent wears many hats. They must be proficient in marketing, negotiating, consultation, legalities, property taxes, and, most of all, gaining the trust of clients. An agent who will meet your specific needs is certainly worth the commission they will earn. Having an agent represent you in your home sale benefits you. Agents negotiate from a different vantage. Unlike most buyers and sellers, they can distance themselves from the emotional side of the transaction. Agents are more proficient in negotiating
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