Buying a home is a team effort. Here are a few qualities for a win-win relationship between the buyer and their exclusive buyer agent:
What the buyer expects of their agent: |
What the agent expects of their buyer: |
| Committed - Is the agent going to be available when called upon? |
Committed - Is the buyer ready, willing and able to buy? |
| Qualified - Does the agent have the right qualifications and tools (real estate experience, mls, highly efficient in finance, negotiating, problem-solving skills)? |
Qualified - Can the buyer determine their time period to buy, desired city, and show proof of funds? (This is not the same as being prequalified which has to do with obtaining a loan.) |
| Compatible - Is the agent friendly? |
Compatible - Is the buyer friendly? |
| Trustworthy - Can you trust the agent to go the distance with you? |
Trustworthy - Can you trust the buyer to go the distance with you? |
| Willing to Get You Inside - Will the agent help you go inside the homes and get to know the property? |
Willing to Share Information - Is the buyer willing to share all of their information and opinions? |
| Knowledgeable - Is the agent knowledgeable? |
Knowledgeable - Can the buyer accuractely describe the neighborhood and property they want? |
| Familiar with the Territory - Can the agent bargain well and are they familiar with prices? |
Reasonable Expectations - Are the buyer’s expectations reasonable? |
| Strong Negotiator and Problem-Solver - Does the agent have excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills? |
Adaptable - Can the buyer adapt a property to fit their own unique needs and desires? |
