Jun 25 2009
FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD REALTOR
1. A GOOD REALTOR OR REAL ESTATE AGENT IS ATTENTIVE TO DETAIL
Has that neat, put together look of someone who is organized and attentive to detail. I don’t list this first as importance, but it may be the first thing you notice. Appearances aren’t everything, of course, but if someone has dressed themselves in a business-like manner, you have a strong clue that they care for and follow up on details. If you meet in their office you might notice signs of organization or lack of there. Even if you meet in the field to view a home, you might see if you can sneak a quick peek at their car. A realtor’s car is like a part-time office. If they keep it neat and clean it presents a good impression.
2. A GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT IS A GOOD LISTENER
This is self-explanatory but very important. You need someone who will pay attention to what you need or want in a house or what your needs are selling your house. A good real estate agent will have good interpersonal skills, especially listening. To connect buyers with sellers in mutually profitable situations where everyone wins and gets what they need, a realtor must be a master listener.
3. A GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT IS CONNECTED AND LEGAL.
Of course your realtor must be licensed by the State but you need someone who is connected locally as well. How long have they brokered homes for sale in Kentucky? Do they understand the local market and trends? Ask questions. Someone who is professional and competent will be glad to share wisdom with you.
4. A GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT IS RESOURCEFUL
Someone who knows the law and is resourceful at facilitating transactions within the legal limits of the law. Sometimes there are more than one way to accomplish goals and a resourceful person can come up with options where there may seem to be none. These people can find a home for sale or find a buyer in lean times because they have a knack for seeing how things could happen.
5. A GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT HAS GOOD PEOPLE SKILLS
Non verbal communication tells you not only how the agent affected you when you met them, but lets you know how others may react to them as well. Did they look you in the eye when you first met? How was the handshake. It should be comfortably firm, neither the fish, nor the grip that lasts too long. Did they smile and present a warm, friendly, but professional stance? The person representing you to home sellers or home buyers should make others feel at ease and confident in their abilities. That feeling is probably solidified within the first thirty seconds of meeting them. Don’t choose a realtor you don’t like and feel comfortable with.
