Top tips to be the best real estate agent
Beat off the competition but making sure you provide your client with the best possible service. You will quickly start reaping the benefits by following these golden rules.
A nice meet and greet is simple, and free. Make sure you greet anyone that you meet ir who walks into your office with a warm smile regardless if you are in the middle of something. First impressions do count so make sure yours is a memorable one.
This has to be the biggest mistake a real estate agent makes: a lack of communication. You need to remember that your client’s number one priority is finding that perfect property, so make sure that your client feels like they are your number one priority. Make them feel as if they are your only client even if they are one of 10. It is so important to maintain communication whatever the stage of the search or transaction. Picking up the phone takes seconds to give an update. Make them feel special and that they are fresh in your mind.
For viewings make sure you have spent time checking what is available and that you know each property inside out. Take time to familiarise yourself with each property so that you lead is confident that you are an expert in the field.
If you know the seller will take 5 percent less than the asking price, don’t tell your client that they will take 10 percent less. A good agent is one who listens to both their buyer and seller and negotiates for both of them to achieve the best possible sell. There is no point in overpromising and losing a sale. Ascertain the position of both parties to work hard to come to an agreement to bank that sale and move onto the next.
You marketing strategy is pivotal to the success of your business. It it vital that you market each property in the best possible way with an accurate description and good photography. Remember the Internet is an important tool for those looking for a property so make sure you make your website or listings stand out from the crowd.
Virginia Ewart-James Having worked in the property world for over a decade in London and Bangkok, Virginia is now the editor at Dot Property. Contributing to both print and online, she would love to hear all your news, views, press releases and comments via virginia@dotpropertygroup.com
Source: https://www.dotproperty-kh.com/en/blog/top-tips-best-real-estate-agent
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