Comments on: How to Pick a Real Estate Agent http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/ Phoenix Real Estate -- Anything and everything about it. Plus random musings... Now with Phoenix area MLS Listings Search! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:25:35 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Who Let The Dogs Out? Plus Debt Reduction Steps http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/#comment-39108 Who Let The Dogs Out? Plus Debt Reduction Steps Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:45:19 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/1153#comment-39108 [...] Real Estate Guy passes on some advice on picking a property broker. Well here’s how I’d hire a real estate [...] [...] Real Estate Guy passes on some advice on picking a property broker. Well here’s how I’d hire a real estate [...]

]]> By: PB http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/#comment-38962 PB Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:24:08 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/1153#comment-38962 Jay - I couldn't agree more. I'm originally from Florida, and the two agents we worked with (one to buy the home and one to sell the home ten years later to move out here) were recommended by friends and family. The deals went smoothly and the our listing agent fought for us tooth and nail as we offered buyers the best deal in the hottest market (because, like...we were moving. We didn't need that huge score). Out here though, we have worked with three separate real estate agents. Two for rental purposes (in the hot market of 2005) and one to buy a home (in the "buyer's market" of 2008). We have burned each time by unsavory, unethical, and incompetent practices. The next agent representing us (if there will be a next time) will have survived the onslaught of tough, difficult questions from us. It's too bad that we learned the hard way that Arizona is very different from Florida in terms of real estate practices. Experience is the best teacher. Jay -

I couldn’t agree more. I’m originally from Florida, and the two agents we worked with (one to buy the home and one to sell the home ten years later to move out here) were recommended by friends and family. The deals went smoothly and the our listing agent fought for us tooth and nail as we offered buyers the best deal in the hottest market (because, like…we were moving. We didn’t need that huge score).

Out here though, we have worked with three separate real estate agents. Two for rental purposes (in the hot market of 2005) and one to buy a home (in the “buyer’s market” of 2008). We have burned each time by unsavory, unethical, and incompetent practices.

The next agent representing us (if there will be a next time) will have survived the onslaught of tough, difficult questions from us.

It’s too bad that we learned the hard way that Arizona is very different from Florida in terms of real estate practices. Experience is the best teacher.

]]> By: Brendan http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/#comment-38941 Brendan Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:58:53 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/1153#comment-38941 Great Article & Great Follow-Up Opinions! I think working with family and friends is okay as long as they are a good match with the sellers/buyers personality style and they are QUALIFIED! As mentioned, most of the friend-of-friend agent's are trying to get their business started or do real estate as a part-time gig. Making sure your realtor is in the real estate game full-time is a MUST! Great Article & Great Follow-Up Opinions! I think working with family and friends is okay as long as they are a good match with the sellers/buyers personality style and they are QUALIFIED! As mentioned, most of the friend-of-friend agent’s are trying to get their business started or do real estate as a part-time gig. Making sure your realtor is in the real estate game full-time is a MUST!

]]> By: Davis Real Estate http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/#comment-38940 Davis Real Estate Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:51:49 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/1153#comment-38940 The articles makes a great point.... just because an agent has most of the listings in an area, does not mean they are the right one for you. You might get more attention, harder work, and better focus from the agent with a few listings that can devote more time to selling your property. Again, it comes down to personality and trust, not necessarily the biggest player in town..... The articles makes a great point…. just because an agent has most of the listings in an area, does not mean they are the right one for you. You might get more attention, harder work, and better focus from the agent with a few listings that can devote more time to selling your property. Again, it comes down to personality and trust, not necessarily the biggest player in town…..

]]> By: Heather Tawes Nelson- Scottsdale AZ Real Estate http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/#comment-38938 Heather Tawes Nelson- Scottsdale AZ Real Estate Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:50:12 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/1153#comment-38938 Another great post! One thing I partially disagree on is not working with family and friends. I really think it depends on the situation. As an agent, I have worked very well with friends who have come to me with their real estate needs and they have been pleased with the outcome. However, I have also referred friends to other agents if I felt that the other agent would do a better job (i.e. a market area I do not work in) or if I felt the situation could prove awkward if we worked together. The key is doing the best job for your client - whether they are your friends or a new client. Another great post! One thing I partially disagree on is not working with family and friends. I really think it depends on the situation. As an agent, I have worked very well with friends who have come to me with their real estate needs and they have been pleased with the outcome. However, I have also referred friends to other agents if I felt that the other agent would do a better job (i.e. a market area I do not work in) or if I felt the situation could prove awkward if we worked together. The key is doing the best job for your client – whether they are your friends or a new client.

]]> By: Charleston Real Estate Blog http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/#comment-38934 Charleston Real Estate Blog Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:52:54 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/1153#comment-38934 But what about your Aunt Louise's nephew Louis who just finished real estate school, please help him get started in his new career :) But what about your Aunt Louise’s nephew Louis who just finished real estate school, please help him get started in his new career :)

]]> By: Gabriel Prado, Keller Williams Legacy One Realty http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/#comment-38926 Gabriel Prado, Keller Williams Legacy One Realty Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:47:23 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/1153#comment-38926 Your exactly right! One should keep in mind that it is pretty easy to get a real estate license in Arizona. What company an agent is with and their experience has a lot to do with how well an agent will work for you. Your exactly right! One should keep in mind that it is pretty easy to get a real estate license in Arizona. What company an agent is with and their experience has a lot to do with how well an agent will work for you.

]]> By: Jayson http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/#comment-38914 Jayson Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:40:34 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/1153#comment-38914 It truly is about the BS meter and making sure an agent fits you and can accommodate your needs and wants. Trust has a lot to do with the experience and although designations look good, they do little to ensure that an agent is acting in the client's best interests. It truly is about the BS meter and making sure an agent fits you and can accommodate your needs and wants. Trust has a lot to do with the experience and although designations look good, they do little to ensure that an agent is acting in the client’s best interests.

]]> By: Keahi Pelayo http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/#comment-38913 Keahi Pelayo Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:41:18 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent/1153#comment-38913 Sometimes wonder how agents are picked? Your advice is sound and good. Aloha, Keahi Sometimes wonder how agents are picked? Your advice is sound and good.
Aloha,
Keahi

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