So when we bought our last house I found that really we did all the searching & then would just call our agent to show us the house. Any choices that the agent sent us were nothing like we wanted. So one of the things I want to do is really listen & pay attention to what someone is looking for. That way I don’t waste their time looking at houses that are not a fit.
I also personally liked an agent who did not try to “sell” me on every house we saw. I can see the bones of a house & know if it has potential. And I hate it when something is called something it’s not. For instance I once went & saw a house where I could hear the freeway inside the home. I commented on the noise & the agent showing the house said “it’s kind of like haveing a stream running through the back yard” Yeah whatever!
So – I’m curious – what do you like out of an agent? What do you prefer that would make you refer an agent to everyone you know? 
Jenn
6 responses so far ↓
Cora Brown // May 18, 2007 at 7:45 pm |
U are going to kick butt at this Jenn. Just a natural born success at anything she touches, guys!
Jillayne schlicke // May 19, 2007 at 2:24 am |
Hi Jenn,
I must know thousands of agents because of what I do all day long. But I only use one. The main reason why, is because she is a really good listener. She doesn’t interrupt me, and lets me sort everything out in my head, and then she asks me if I want her advice. Only then does she offer suggestions.
Many Realtors consider themselves problem-solvers. However, most adults know how to solve their own problems. When an agent jumps in too soon to prove something this just tends to irritate me, which is why exceptionally fine listening skills are at the top of my list.
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