How To Select A Good Phoenix Real Estate Agent?

A good real estate agent is vital to your team of people who will help you purchase property in Phoenix.  The person you pick will, if done correctly, be worth the extra due diligence you do to select them.  

If you have not had a good Realtor you will not even know what you're missing, just like in any profession do your due diligence: put as much effort into selecting your Realtor as you would any professional to advise you.  Below are several important factors to consider when choosing your next Realtor.

1. Experience:  what is the experience of the Realtor.  I'm sure you know from your own profession and work that mastery comes with time and practice, but also innovation and the ability to be malleable with the market. Experience is important, but so is the ability to change with the current needs, so just because a Realtor has been working in the business 20 years does not mean they are the best to handle a short sale for instance.  Look for a balanced combination in a Realtor and one who has done experience aligned with your goals and needs.


2. It's about you not the agent:  make sure that the agent listens to your needs and matches it with actions. They should not be showing you stuff that's not in your criteria for instance.  They should not be taking other calls while in meeting with you.  Are they taking your need seriously, did they listen first before speaking their opinions?


3. Communication and responsiveness: Is the agent prompt in getting back to you: e-mails or calls.  Are they on time for appointments?  Do they communicate with you about what's going on?  This business is about communication and those skills need to be honed in and operating well.  It is communication and responsiveness that gets deals done.

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