How to Choose Your Real Estate Agent
Most people needing to choose a Real Estate Agent have thought of the following questions:
How long has the agent been in business? How long has the agent been licensed? Is this person full or part-time? What awards has he/she won? How accessible is the agent? Is the individual a good listener? Is the agent really into technology?
For sure, everything above deals with important qualities of an individual who is in the business of Real Estate. Length of time as a Realtor®, awards, and the accessibility of the agent all add up to someone who is productive and perhaps can serve you well in your search for a home. Productivity is nothing to frown upon and indeed, it is of immeasurable importance! In fact, all of the above deals with the subject of doing the business of Real Estate and that, by itself, is very significant.
There is one additional quality to look for when choosing your Agent. This is something often overlooked and at the very least does line up in importance with the issue of doing Real Estate. It is about Character! In other words: Is this a person I can trust in carrying out my business, perhaps the largest transaction I will ever make? One way to find out is to ask for a couple of references. Ask that the references be from previous clients that you can call. Any agent that would have many of the qualities above should not hesitate to grant your request.