By working with both BUYERS and SELLERS, I have my feet in two very different worlds. Some agents choose to focus primarily on one or the other but I have found that by working in both arenas I am able to better assist all my clients. I have a constantly updated awareness of what motivates both parties, what trends and attitudes are running through the two communities. Over the years I have honed an ability to help my selling clients by educating them on the buyer’s consciousness and goals while simultaneously helping my buying clients by, in part, illuminating the attitudes and needs of the seller’s consciousness.
It is very important in our intense market that you find an excellent Real Estate Agent. She will be multifaceted and multi-talented. You are reading this because you are curious about working with me (and thank you!). There are so many reasons why we choose our doctors, lawyers, landscapers, designers, instructors and friends. Most are unconscious and that is where we get into trouble. There are thousands of Real Estate Agent in our area. Many are good, most are okay but enough are stellar that no one needs to go without. It bothers me when other Real Estate Agent working in my market are not excellent at their jobs and although I know that I am not the perfect Real Estate Agent for every client I would like that everyone finds their perfect match. When interviewing a Real Estate Agent I recommend seeing what of the following she can illuminate for you
This includes relationships with the top producing agents in your market, knowledge of the geography, topography, geology etc as well as an awareness of local customs in the real estate market (who pays what, point of sale ordinances etc).
There are so many ways in which your Real Estate Agentmakes or saves you money and time – it is her negotiating skills that will turn 2 mediocre offers into one stellar sale price. For buyer’s a good negotiator will know when and how to illuminate elements of an offer to increase the chances of acceptance.
As a listing agent this knowledge is pivotal for marketing a home. As a buyer’s agent this knowledge helps her connect more deeply with her client’s needs. Regardless of her age she must understand what clients of all ages want, need and like. This is just as important for buying as for selling a home.
By keeping abreast of the economy she stays ahead of the curve – this is one of the most important skills an agent brings to bear and affects almost every element of listing and buying a home.
A great Real Estate Agent must know what she is selling, she should have an understanding of the various trades and have good contacts with tradespeople. Ideally a Real Estate Agent can help guide a client on what is feasible in future remodels, have a sense of costs and help her clients prioritize how to spend their money making repairs and improvements after the close of escrow. For listings she should know the wisest way to spend improvement money, what repairs matter the most, the length of time for various projects and who to call to do the work
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