Qualities of a Realty Agent

[tiara]

What do you think are the most important qualites of a good agent? And how does a good agent contribute to the real estate market?

[admin]

Originally Posted by tiara

What do you think are the most important qualites of a good agent?

1. Honesty and integrity
2. The ability to put forth others needs before their own.
3. Market Knowledge
4. Work Ethic
5. Marketing Skills
6. Negotiation Skills
7. Creativity (For putting together tough deals)

Originally Posted by tiara

And how does a good agent contribute to the real estate market?

A good agent contributes to the real estate market by providing his client with knowledge of the areas poised to have better than average appreciation.

They save man hours by reducing the amount of research that needs to be done by the client.

They reduce individuals stress in the home sales and moving process by reducing the work load of the client.

They allow the client to focus his labor hours on those activities he is an expert in thereby allowing for improved output for the ecomony.

These are a few of the most overlooked benefits of an agent.

[firefly]

How about the basic conflict of interest? In the book Freakeconomics, it was found that agents usually find their own houses at higher prices than they would have for their client's houses.

[clintonbaisley]

The top 10 things home buyers and home sellers expect from a real estate agent.

1. Immediate Access and Response
2. Honesty and Trustworthiness
3. Good Communication Skills and Technical Savvy
4. Experience and Education
5. Balances Professionalism with Friendliness and Assertiveness
6. Knowledge of Local Neighborhoods
7. Pricing Guidance
8. Solid Negotiation Skills
9. Wide Network of Industry Contacts
10. Likability and Sense of Humor