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Five reasons you should dump your Arizona Realtor
By Billy | February 28, 2010
If you are soon to be a first time Arizona homeowner, buying a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your lifetime. That’s why finding a capable Arizona real estate consultant is vital in finding what you want in your price range. Unfortunately, many people lack in-depth knowledge of what an agent should or shouldn’t be doing for them and waste a lot of time staying with a bad realtor. Here is 5 tell-tale warning signs that should persuade you to break up with your realtor:
1. Your realtor doesn’t listen
If your realtor doesn’t pay attention to your needs and constantly shows you homes that are out of your budget or chosen locations, it’s time to move on. An attentive realtor will explain the process to you, conduct extensive research on the Arizona MLS and try to get a preview of the homes he wants to show to you, so he doesn’t waste your time. Your realtor should ask you a variety of questions before looking at homes such as: how much can you afford? What type of house are you looking for? Have you already pre-qualified for a loan? And how long have you been searching? Realtors who are truly interested in their clients ask an abundance of questions and then seek to fulfill the answers.
2. Your realtor is immoral
A realtor who will pull a fast one just to get you a potentially better deal is someone you should get rid of immediately. Your Arizona realtor should be professional and never try to manipulate you into doing something unethical. Although a realtor may make suggestions about using a mortgage broker or home inspector, they should also never insist that you use someone.
3. Your realtor is too busy
If your Arizona real estate agent doesn’t return calls in a timely manner and is slow in the midst of negotiations, that could mean losing out on the perfect home, Timing is everything in the real estate business and a realtor who leaves you hanging all the time is not meeting your needs.
4. Your realtor divulges personal information
Any personal information you choose to tell your realtor should be kept private. A realtor who reveals personal information in order to make a deal such as “my client really needs a house now because they are getting evicted” or “my client may be willing to pay more because they just got divorced and are in a rush” is not an appropriate way for a realtor to do business. An experienced real estate agent will only reveal the offer and financing terms. Negotiating skillfully does not demand a realtor to betray their client’s confidential information.
5. Your realtor is verbally abusive or pushy
Having a realtor who is persistent is important, but a realtor who makes screaming ultimatums or is combative will put you at a disadvantage. They should never belittle you, make you feel guilty about a small budget, or talk you out of buying a home you really like so that they can sell you a pricier home. A great agent isn’t passive but can also get things done by being diplomatic and cordial.
Are you buying a home for the first time in Arizona and looking for an experienced Arizona real estate consultant? Contact Anthony Boydston today at 602-904-1496 or visit his website at: www.anthonyboydston.com
Topics: Real Estate Investing |
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