Look for These 7 Traits in your Real Estate Agent

Getting a good real estate agent is a critical part of your dream home buying process. Professionalism definitely counts, but there is a certain rapport that your agent should be able to build with you. An expert won't be of much help if he/she doesn't understand your need and is unable to give an unbiased opinion.

It's tough to identify the best agent but a step by step process can help you. The first step is to check the profile and shortlist different agents. You can take the help of different property websites and also ask friends and relatives for reference. But, what do you do once you have shortlisted a few agents? How do you identify a good agent?

These 7 traits will help you identify a good agent.

Reliability

An agent who is known to a relative or a friend will be more reliable, especially if they have gone through a deal with him. He might get you a better deal or offer too. It's even better if he has been in the same field for quiet sometime. Field knowledge and stability adds to his reliability.

Busy

Look for an out-of-office agent. A good agent spends more time on the field giving site visits to his clients. He should be busy with clients, but should be available for you when you need assistance. An agent with too many clients may not be able to provide you with ample time.

Tech Savvy

A tech savvy agent who is well versed with the internet can give you a lot of details through various property portals and websites. They should also be available online through email, text, etc. Being available on social media is an added advantage, as you can check on their background and social networking.

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Knowledgeable

Look for an agent who is aware of all the trends and happenings in the market. He should be able to make suggestions as to which property prices are low and will see appreciation in future. He should also be aware of all the offers, discounts, and lifecycle of projects. One who gives a realistic view of the property scenario is good to work with.

Understands you

He/she should be able to answer your queries and give you suggestions based on your requirements and budget. With respect to any needed rework on the house, he should be able to recommend good service providers.

Resourceful

Your agent should have a vast network of contacts and should be able to give you sufficient options according to your needs.

Efficient

Knowledge, experience and efficiency matter a lot. Your agent should be able to assist you in getting a loan for your home, and also suggest you which type of loan to go for. The agent should also be able to take care of the post-sale requirements like: getting the documents, registrations, etc.

So keep these useful tips in mind while you're busy searching for an agent.