What are the 3 top qualities you look for in a Real Estate Agent (Selling or Buying)?

Finding the right agent for your situation is probably the most important decision you need to make once you are pre-approved to purchase a home.  How would you decide which Agent is best for you?  Buyers should be comfortable with the agent of choosing ... and make sure the agent is working in their best interests.  Who is looking out for you?
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Honesty is the most important quality to me. Buyers/sellers would be wise to dump any agent that lies to them the first time it happens or they may find themselves trapped in a transaction with that agent. There are too many good, honest agents to suffer with a dishonest, self serving one.
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May 29 2010
Buyers Agent:
1. Available in a timely manner (email, cell phone, office phone)
2. Shows you what you want and have been approved for.
3. Explains the buying process and looks out for you from start to close.
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Many other traits and qualities of course.

Sellers Agent:
1. Gets Your Listing at the correct price. (look at the comps and be reasonable)
2. Markets your home.
a. Realtor.com
b. Zillow.com
c. all other Real Estate Portals
3. Provides current virtual tour and video.
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That is the short list. Modern approach to real estate marketing.
Video now yields a 6 x 1 viewing preference offer stills and text.

Almost forgot.......your agent is a Realtor® for buying or selling!

Good Luck!

James Callas - Realtor®
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