housing trends to serve you effectively? Does the agent have the appropriate network of connections to help you in each phase of 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 often work on commission, and so 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
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