the downsizing process?
Passionate & Personable: Is the agent passionate about real estate? You want someone who will work harder and longer for you, producing better results than someone who treats their job as a hobby or just a form of extra income. You also want a friendly, personable agent who truly wants to help you. Organized: How organized is the agent? An agent should pay close attention to your specific needs, and be quick to follow leads and communicate with you and others. Self-Motivated: How motivated is the agent? Real estate agents work on commission, and successful agents are self-motivated to work hard because what benefits their clients also benefits them. Tech-Savvy: Is the agent familiar with the latest technology for marketing homes, including a website, social media, user-friendly home-search options, and high-quality online presentations, etc.? Is the agent on top of online research? You might not be familiar with selling and buying a home using the Internet, as times have changed, so you definitely want your agent to be tech-savvy to guide you through the process. Tenacious: How is the agent’s work ethic? Successful agents are efficient and take advantage of any time-saving tools that help you.
TIP #2: FIND AN AGENT WITH LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
As I mentioned, a good real estate agent must be knowledgeable — and this includes familiarity with the area where you live and where you’d like to move. They should know about the neighborhood, the pros and cons, and about other properties that have recently sold and/or are currently for sale. It’s a bonus if the
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