Why did they choose Real Estate as a career?
Is it only a hobby? Make sure your agent is full time and serious about their career. Ask them about their compensation: Does their broker provide all the overhead so there is no investment by the Agent or do they share in the expenses thus creating a need for them to provide good service. Many Agents are the second income earners for the family, or they just “like people”. These are not motivated Agents. Find one that makes Real Estate a full time career and depends on it for a living. Stay away from any Agent that has a vague answer to this question or is in Real Estate just because their other careers didn t work out or they are semi-retired. 2. Are they computerized? This goes beyond the obvious computerized multiple listing service. If they are not at least on the multiple list system start walking away! Today s Agent should have as a minimum their own desktop or laptop PC and use it to store client data, record conversation notes and publish flyers. The Agents on the cutting edge
