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 of business practices. Self-motivated? Real estate agents are commission-only business people. Successful agents work hard because if it benefits their clients, it benefits them. It has to be a win-win or no deal for both sellers and their agent...it should never be about your agent chasing their commission. A great professional agent always chases his seller's referrals and satisfaction for a job well done! Creative? Sometimes, it takes creativity to properly showcase a home or property, 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 and other types of properties should have a website, social media setup, user-friendly home search options, and quality presentations online, with high-resolution images of homes, videos, and presentation slideshows. Some real estate agencies have other applications specific to individual listing property types. A professional real estate agent wears many hats. He or she 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 he/she will earn. Having an agent represent you in your home or property sale benefits you. Agents negotiate from a different vantage. Unlike most buyers and sellers, they can distance themselves from the
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