What Makes a Good Realtor?

I have recently read several posts on the internet and articles in the news where Realtors tell you what makes a good Realtor. I always find it interesting that they are always in their own articles as the top of this or that. They may well be the top earners or award winners in volume or money made, but I know that these things don’t always add up to being the best in the field. After all, many thought Bernie Madoff was the best investor in his field and it turned out that he was just the best at fooling people into thinking he was the best!

So how do you determine if you are, in fact, working with a Realtor that is a good fit for you? My suggestion is to talk to several of their past clients. Putting together a list of interview questions is another good idea. I suggest that you interview 2 or 3 Realtors. Some Realtors have team members that will spend more time with you than the Realtor because of the volume of their business. However, if you want to have personalized attention from a Realtor, make sure it’s the Realtor you will be dealing with while their staff is handling the behind the scenes paperwork and coordination.

Choosing a Realtor is a personal choice based on personality, needs, and time. Make sure you choose someone who can meet your expectations. The only way you can determine that is to know and communicate what you expect throughout the home buying or selling process. A professional Realtor will tell you whether or not he or she can meet you’re your expectations. If not, he or she will refer you to another Realtor who can best meet those expectations. It’s called professionalism and courtesy and should be practiced in every business.