Organized? An agent must pay close attention to your specific needs, communicate well, and be quick to follow leads. Personable? Agents who are sincerely interested in helping you will “go the extra mile with a smile.” They must be able to sell themselves to you as well as sell your home to a buyer. Passionate? Some agents treat their job like a hobby or just a way to earn extra income. Find an agent who is passionate about real estate and loves the job. Real estate is my passion and has always been my chosen career, both before, during, and after college. Tenacious? Successful agents possess a strong work ethic. They are efficient and take advantage of time-saving tools that help sell your home. Honest? Professional real estate agents build their reputation on high standards of business practices. Are there any tell-tale signs of disciplinary action on the California Association of Realtors (CAR) website? See reference @ www.CAR.org. Self-motivated? Real estate agents are commission-only business people. Successful agents work hard because if it benefits their clients, it benefits them. Creative? Sometimes, it takes creativity to properly showcase a home, develop engaging content, and negotiate a sale. An agent who can quickly address any marketing need is an asset to you. Over the past 25 years, I've created a 'Full Concierge Service' experience by building a team of quality stagers, photographers, home inspectors, title and escrow professionals, lenders, licensed contractors, and landscapers just to name a few successful partnerships. Tech-savvy? Agents well-versed in the latest technology for marketing homes should have a website, social media setup, user-
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