Real Estate Reality
In a market like this who loves their realtor?
I suppose the real question should be “In any market who loves their realtor?” We realtors are not a beloved bunch. Annually ranking near or on the bottom of polls showing trust and respect for professions, we duke it out with car sales people and stockbrokers as the most loathsome of all professionals. Sometimes I think slugs and mole rats get more love. And I don’t blame the public. They can’t be wrong all the time.
How can realtors gain a measure of respect and feel the love? Three words rarely seen in public in this day and age for any profession, let alone realtors, Honesty, Respect, and Integrity, are the key to feeling the love.
Is your realtor honest with you? Do they present the information to you so you can make an informed decision? Are you aware of the source of this information? A realtor cannot know the answers to all questions but they should be able to point you to a source to find the answers. A realtor should also be honest enough to say, “I don’t know. Let me find out and I will get back to you”.
Does your realtor respect your time and commitment to the home buying or selling process? Do they respond in a reasonable amount of time to voice mail or emails? Does your realtor respect you enough to be honest with you? Sometimes realtors have to bring information that is not what you want to hear but you may need to hear it.
Integrity is a quality that is lived. Is your realtor consistent? Do they treat everyone with the same demeanor and respect? Is their focus on you and your needs not just a quick sale?
With someone you can trust and respect what’s not to love?
Eric Lowrey is a licensed Realtor at Prudential Lucien Realty