and others involved. • Passionate: Is the agent passionate about real estate and does he/she love the job? You want someone who will work harder and longer for you, producing better results than someone who simply treats their job like a hobby or just a way to earn extra income. • Personable: How friendly is the agent? Agents sincerely interested in helping you will “go the extra mile with a 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
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