Why Choose to Use a Newbie Real Estate Agent?
Most real estate agents who have been in the business for a long time advertise their experience, and most of the time that's a good thing.
But unless they've kept up with technology and unless they're just as passionate about their career as they were in the beginning, it can be a bad thing.
A "Newbie" real estate agent could be even more effective than one of those "old pros.
" Here's why: Assuming that they got into real estate sales because they love houses or property or because they love helping people realize their dreams, a new agent can bring an element of energy and enthusiasm to your transaction that many an old pro lacks.
Because they don't have a large number of listings to service or a large number of buyers who are keeping them busy showing homes all day, new agents have time to research the market.
They have time to drop in to all the open houses and to preview new listings.
They have time to study the "sold" statistics and determine why two homes that seemed alike on the surface sold at widely differing prices.
When you ask a new agent who is on fire with enthusiasm to prepare a comparative market analysis for your home, it will be well done.
He or she will take the time to find homes that really do compare, rather than just pick 3 from each category and say "There you go.
" If you're a buyer, your new agent probably has time to study your lists of "must have" and "would be nice to have" features and really dig to find the homes that match your wants.
He or she might even preview the homes that look like good possibilities - saving you from taking the time to visit homes that are clearly unsuitable.
Every real estate agent out there was new at one time.
Every one had their first buyer and their first listing.
So rather than judge by years in the business, judge them on their attitude, their presentation, and their willingness to go the extra mile for you.
Spend some time talking with that new agent.
Overlook their nervousness, and ask them what they intend to do to either find the home of your dreams or sell your present home so you can move on to the next dream.
Experience is wonderful, but sometimes enthusiasm and dedication can be even more wonderful.
But unless they've kept up with technology and unless they're just as passionate about their career as they were in the beginning, it can be a bad thing.
A "Newbie" real estate agent could be even more effective than one of those "old pros.
" Here's why: Assuming that they got into real estate sales because they love houses or property or because they love helping people realize their dreams, a new agent can bring an element of energy and enthusiasm to your transaction that many an old pro lacks.
Because they don't have a large number of listings to service or a large number of buyers who are keeping them busy showing homes all day, new agents have time to research the market.
They have time to drop in to all the open houses and to preview new listings.
They have time to study the "sold" statistics and determine why two homes that seemed alike on the surface sold at widely differing prices.
When you ask a new agent who is on fire with enthusiasm to prepare a comparative market analysis for your home, it will be well done.
He or she will take the time to find homes that really do compare, rather than just pick 3 from each category and say "There you go.
" If you're a buyer, your new agent probably has time to study your lists of "must have" and "would be nice to have" features and really dig to find the homes that match your wants.
He or she might even preview the homes that look like good possibilities - saving you from taking the time to visit homes that are clearly unsuitable.
Every real estate agent out there was new at one time.
Every one had their first buyer and their first listing.
So rather than judge by years in the business, judge them on their attitude, their presentation, and their willingness to go the extra mile for you.
Spend some time talking with that new agent.
Overlook their nervousness, and ask them what they intend to do to either find the home of your dreams or sell your present home so you can move on to the next dream.
Experience is wonderful, but sometimes enthusiasm and dedication can be even more wonderful.
