Tips for finding a “good” real estate agent

There are many good real estate agents out there who genuinely care about the success of your transaction and get paid for it too. It’s when the Agents get greedy and put the money in front of the person that they start to turn “bad”.

Unfortunately, the bad guys have fostered a bit of a bad reputation in the group as a whole, leaving the good guys in a position where they have to work harder to prove their goodness and the value of their business. A good agent never puts money first and is genuinely motivated to be a part of putting it into your new home and the impact it has on you.

So how do you find that “good apple”? It starts with a phone call. He’s found a home he’d like to view while browsing a website or set his sights on a certain company for one reason or another. You call an agent from that company to show you a house. After that first meeting, scrutinize the agent as well as the house! First of all, if you don’t like him, don’t call him again. I am completely against putting agents to work and not charging them, but this first meeting is free. Also, you owe it to yourself to find someone who not only doesn’t reject you, but whose company you really enjoy! You may be spending a lot of time with this person, so be prepared for a pleasant experience. Call someone different each time until you find one that appeals to you.

The day you meet the guy you’re attracted to, start asking questions. Conduct an interview. His real estate agent is the greatest asset he has in this big step he is about to take. Ask him how long he’s been selling houses, if he likes it, what he likes about it, ask him about his company’s philosophy, what kind of pets he has, whatever. There aren’t really any right or wrong answers in most cases, but the WAY you answer is what you’re testing. Is a trust being formed? If so, this is probably your guy. Start sharing a little about yourself with him and what you are trying to achieve. If he feels that he has good understanding, compassion, and has some good ideas for moving forward, let him start looking at the houses, and be sure to call him again when you need help.

To take it a step further, you’ll really get your agent to do everything they can for you if you sign a buyer’s agency contract with them. This tells him that you understand that you are his first priority, and to show your appreciation, you are going to work with him and only him, and if it takes three weeks or three months to find you a house, when you buy a house, he will find you. will. Get paid for your time and resources spent. Now they have two parts, mutual respect and enjoyment, buying a house together, negotiating together and facing challenges together. He has found his “good apple” and has paved the way to a happy and successful transaction.