When buying or selling an Atlanta home, it is always ideal to work with a trusted real estate agent. Anyone who has ever bought or sold a home in Georgia knows just how complicated the process can be and how much paperwork is involved. Why risk your dream home by incorrectly filling out the paperwork, a process your agent can handle for you? Agents also tend to know more about the market, more about the local area and more about negotiating contracts. They may even have access to other resources and contacts that can guide you through the process.
So, how do you decide on the perfect real estate agent for you? Start by looking for one who possesses these four characteristics:
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Willing to communicate
Communication is No. 1 when it comes to traits that even a decent real estate agent should possess. You never want to find yourself sitting by the phone, waiting for that call, text or email about whether or not an offer was accepted. As a matter of fact, your agent should be in touch on a regular basis and should adopt to your preferred form of communication (email, phone calls, etc.). Your agent should ask questions about your wants and needs and listen carefully to what you say.
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Puts the client’s needs first.
A good real estate agent will always answer your questions, or, if he or she cannot, find someone who does have the answers. The perfect agent knows that you are top priority and works hard to find the right home or buyer for you. He or she should be willing to negotiate to get you the best price and never assume to know what is best for you. Some agents may put their own commission first, but a good agent knows that if the client’s needs comes first, the rest will follow.
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Knowledge of the local market.
When you go to buy or sell a home in Atlanta, you want to work with an agent who knows the Atlanta real estate market. Even more specifically, look for an agent who knows the specific community or neighborhood you like. Never go with an agent who specializes in Buckhead properties when you want to live in Alpharetta. He or she should know whether a home price is competitive with others recently sold in the neighborhood or if the house is in your preferred school district.
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Passion for the job.
Finally, look for an agent who enjoys what he or she does. The agent should have a passion for buying and selling real estate, as well as a passion for helping people find their dream homes and even a passion for the community. Sure, every agent will enjoy some parts of the process more than others, but you never want to work with someone who does not show up to work each day with a positive attitude.
All of the trusted Atlanta area real estate agents at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty possess these qualities and more. Learn more by calling 404.237.5000 today.