Every Real Estate Agent is a sales person and myself, as a former sales person (not Real Estate), I know we are talking to our potential customers as if we have the best product to sell.
Each agent is a human being like you and me. They have a job to do and yes they maybe looking after their own interest but the focus is getting you the property you wan to buy with them as well as the the best sell price for the seller. He or She is the go between buyer and seller, that is why they are called Agent.
An experienced Real Estate Salesperson will take time with each customer knowing how important it is to listen and then respond at the right time. They will provide their quality time to you so you get the service you desire.
Initially, you don't have to meet the agent to purchase real estate. With the electronic internet era we live in, the initial viewing of properties is done on the internet though websites like
Domain and Real Estate*. Here you will find they are user friendly, by search by area , type of property seeking and price range.
One you have found your lists of property then comes the chance to visit your Real Estate agent or contact first and then then visit, so you can view and prepare for the holding deposit.
Like everything in life, we judge people by their first reactions and agents will do the same. Some will treat you as a number, some may not have the time for you and fob you off and others will take that little extra interest in you.
If the agent is suggesting there is only one house available to see, that maybe only for that agency. Usually in non peak periods there are 8-9 house on the market ready to view but in a high buying market one on the market and next day sold. So you have to check the market for a week or and see how many properties are being sold or not, in that time.
If the agent has many properties to sell, he will ask you have you got any properties in mind?
If he or she takes you to see a property straight away then he or she has the time and not many other potential customers to show properties. Yet, if he refers to showings then he or she is limited in time to assist you. The keener you are the keener he or she is, to show you the property.
If you do not trust the real estate agent you meet, you may not have the confidence to purchase the property but consider this you are not buy the real estate agent you may be buying the property he is showing you!
Ask relevant questions regarding the property like is under rental, what are the local council zoning plans for the future, nearest shops, schools, churches, bus tops and train stations (if not known). You may need to ensure you mind is clear about the property. Legally you purchase the property the way you see it, so remember details of the property, so when final inspection comes any issues can be raised.
By this time, you will know whether what the agent is saying to you when purchasing the property.
If you do not make the decision by the end of the showing it was a waste of time for the agent but not for you!
*There maybe others but currently these are the mains websites to use, unless you choose others
Each agent is a human being like you and me. They have a job to do and yes they maybe looking after their own interest but the focus is getting you the property you wan to buy with them as well as the the best sell price for the seller. He or She is the go between buyer and seller, that is why they are called Agent.
An experienced Real Estate Salesperson will take time with each customer knowing how important it is to listen and then respond at the right time. They will provide their quality time to you so you get the service you desire.
Initially, you don't have to meet the agent to purchase real estate. With the electronic internet era we live in, the initial viewing of properties is done on the internet though websites like
Domain and Real Estate*. Here you will find they are user friendly, by search by area , type of property seeking and price range.
One you have found your lists of property then comes the chance to visit your Real Estate agent or contact first and then then visit, so you can view and prepare for the holding deposit.
Like everything in life, we judge people by their first reactions and agents will do the same. Some will treat you as a number, some may not have the time for you and fob you off and others will take that little extra interest in you.
If the agent is suggesting there is only one house available to see, that maybe only for that agency. Usually in non peak periods there are 8-9 house on the market ready to view but in a high buying market one on the market and next day sold. So you have to check the market for a week or and see how many properties are being sold or not, in that time.
If the agent has many properties to sell, he will ask you have you got any properties in mind?
If he or she takes you to see a property straight away then he or she has the time and not many other potential customers to show properties. Yet, if he refers to showings then he or she is limited in time to assist you. The keener you are the keener he or she is, to show you the property.
If you do not trust the real estate agent you meet, you may not have the confidence to purchase the property but consider this you are not buy the real estate agent you may be buying the property he is showing you!
Ask relevant questions regarding the property like is under rental, what are the local council zoning plans for the future, nearest shops, schools, churches, bus tops and train stations (if not known). You may need to ensure you mind is clear about the property. Legally you purchase the property the way you see it, so remember details of the property, so when final inspection comes any issues can be raised.
By this time, you will know whether what the agent is saying to you when purchasing the property.
If you do not make the decision by the end of the showing it was a waste of time for the agent but not for you!
*There maybe others but currently these are the mains websites to use, unless you choose others
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