Connected? Does the agent have the necessary contacts who can assist in every phase of selling your home? A network of connections includes home inspectors, quality service people, other brokers, and county officials. Knowledgeable? Is the agent familiar with the current market and able to price your home strategically? Do they know what is unique about your neighborhood to distinguish your home from the competition? Do they know what to highlight in your area to attract buyers? Organized? An agent must pay close attention to your specific needs, communicate well, and be quick to follow leads. Personable? Agents who are sincerely interested in helping you will “go the extra mile with a smile.” They must be able to sell themselves to you as well as sell your home to a buyer. Passionate? Some agents treat their job like a hobby or just a way to earn extra income. Find an agent who is passionate about real estate and loves the job. Tenacious? Successful agents possess a strong work ethic. They are efficient and take advantage of time-saving tools that help sell your home. I would say I'm pretty tenacious. Not to brag, but I have won 6 National Tennis Titles, and I am in the Tennis Hall of Fame. To say I am competitive would be an understatement. Honest? Professional real estate agents build their reputation on high standards of business practices. Forty-one years in the business has got to be worth something ... Huh? Self-motivated? Real estate agents are commission-only business people. They better be good, or they'll be eating Beanie Weenies.
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