smile.” • Self-motivated: How motivated is the agent? Real estate agents are commission-only, and those who are successful are self-motivated to work hard because what benefits their clients also benefits them. • Tech-savvy: Is the agent up-to-date and familiar with the latest technology for marketing homes, including a personal website, social media setup, user-friendly home search options, and quality presentations online with high-resolution images of homes, accompanied by videos and slideshows? You don’t want to work with someone who’s behind the times. • Tenacious: How strong is the agent’s work ethic? Successful agents are efficient and take advantage of any time-saving tools that help sell your home, yet won’t be put off by a long hunt.
Tip 2: Find an Agent with Knowledge of the Area
If the agent you’re considering hiring isn’t familiar with the area where you’d like to move, then you need to move on. A good real estate agent absolutely must be familiar with the area, including what the neighborhood is like, the ins and outs, the ups and downs, and especially about other properties in the area that a) have recently sold; and b) are currently available for sale. Even better, the agent should have knowledge about each particular property in the area that’s on the market. If he or she can offer specific details on these properties, then you know the agent is familiar with the area and can help you find not only a home that you’d like, but also help you snag a great deal.
You definitely want to hire an agent who’s on top of the market.
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