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Tips From The Best Great Traits to look for GROUP in a Buyer's Agent Buying a home is different from selling a home. Since buying a home is different than selling a home, it's obvious that the qualities you should look for when hiring a real estate agent are going to be different as well. Here are some things to look for in a Buyer's Agent. THE ABILITY TO EXPLAIN COMPATIBLE PERSONALITIES Pre-qualified vs pre-approved. Agency disclosure. Buying a home is a lengthy process, it is important Escrow. Absorption rates. Impound acounts Addendums. Counter offers. The list goes on and on, the point is that there are a lot of aspects to real estate that are not intuitively obvious for many of us COMPATIBLE NEGOTIATION TECHNIQUES Therefore, it's imperative that the real estate agent When it comes time to write an offer, it's you decide to work with be skilled at explaining each important to have an agent that approaches the of these items in a manner that resonates and is understandable by you. to make sure you are compatible with the buyer agent you choose. negotiations in a manner you are comfortable with. The best agents can adapt their style to meet your desires, and that's important when you start to consider the potential levels of stress MARKET KNOWLEDGE The agent you choose to work with needs to be you will encounter during the purchase process. able to demonstrate to you, at a minimum, theirEverybody wants the best deal. Jjust remember that competency within the market and niche you are there are often multiple ways to achieve the same focused on.The more focused and unique your needs, the more important it is to find an agent with your desired outcome in a manner that keeps you the corresponding expertise. Don't fall for someone comfortable throughout the entire process. claiming to be an expert in foreclosures, short sales, first time home buyers and investing it's simply WILLINGNESS TO SEE IT THROUGH not true! Make sure the person you select has the knowledge required for your situation outcome. Work with the right agent and you'll get Being a buyer,regardless of the market, can be a lengthy process. From when you first decide the time is right to buy a home until the day you SOMEONE WHO IS SENSITIVE TOYOUR NEEDS close and receive the keys; many months can pass Sensitivity to your desires is simply my way of saying that your agent listens to you If you tell your agent that being able to walk to down-town froem your home is important, they shouldn't waste your time looking at houses in the country club 5 miles away. Listening is such a simple task that we often take it for granted. in-between. Unfortunately for buyers, not all agents have the patience to see this through to the end when the months start stacking up. MAEZ GROUP Real Estate Experts www.oeMaez.com Office: 505.923.4687 Cell: 505.515.1719 6240 Riverside Plaza Lane NW Suite 100 Keller Williams Realty 505.897.1100