Great article from https://www.thebalance.com/ that describes some of the benefits of working with an experienced agent. Me personally, I have been in a Full time Realtor for 19 years and have purchased, sold and rented 100's and 100's of homes. I have pictures to prove it : )
"How Much Experience Agents Should Have
"Instead of asking how much experience an agent has, ask how many times the agent has renewed his or her real estate license. In Oklahoma, for example, real estate licenses are issued for three years; New Hampshire's term is two years; in California, we enjoy four-year terms."
"You have probably heard the adage that 10% of the agents do 90% of the business. That's because top producing agents are consistent, and this consistency comes from experience. The minimum number of transactions many brokers expect an agent to complete per year averages out to about ten, which is almost one per month. Not a lot by a top-producers standard, but adequate in most real estate circles."'
I am part of the 10% of agents that consistently produce every year for my clients. It's getting up everyday and looking for real estate for my buyers and investors. It's also getting contracts on all my listings that includes rentals. I am amazed at how many different type of people I meet every year, they are interesting and have many different needs.
The first question you should as an potential agent for yourself is how many homes have they sold (not their team) and how long have they been in the business. That is so important to understand what that agents experience is and if they have been successful.
"The Benefits of Experience
"An experienced agent is one whose mistakes are new. Successful agents learn something new every year; while lesser agents tend to repeat past mistakes. Top agents treat each client as though their business depends on the client's success. Because it does. Agents who are experienced:"
"Offer solutions based on previous results
Anticipate problems before they occur
Enjoy solid reputations with other agents
Have practiced strong negotiation techniques
Refer time-tested vendors such as mortgage lenders, title companies, home inspectors, appraisers, general contractors, pest inspectors
Understand the complexities of changing real estate markets
Provide statistics and crucial market data to clients
Professionally guide clients to smooth closings"
"You have probably heard the adage that 10% of the agents do 90% of the business. That's because top producing agents are consistent, and this consistency comes from experience. The minimum number of transactions many brokers expect an agent to complete per year averages out to about ten, which is almost one per month. Not a lot by a top-producers standard, but adequate in most real estate circles."'
I am part of the 10% of agents that consistently produce every year for my clients. It's getting up everyday and looking for real estate for my buyers and investors. It's also getting contracts on all my listings that includes rentals. I am amazed at how many different type of people I meet every year, they are interesting and have many different needs.
The first question you should as an potential agent for yourself is how many homes have they sold (not their team) and how long have they been in the business. That is so important to understand what that agents experience is and if they have been successful.
"The Benefits of Experience
"An experienced agent is one whose mistakes are new. Successful agents learn something new every year; while lesser agents tend to repeat past mistakes. Top agents treat each client as though their business depends on the client's success. Because it does. Agents who are experienced:"
"Offer solutions based on previous results
Anticipate problems before they occur
Enjoy solid reputations with other agents
Have practiced strong negotiation techniques
Refer time-tested vendors such as mortgage lenders, title companies, home inspectors, appraisers, general contractors, pest inspectors
Understand the complexities of changing real estate markets
Provide statistics and crucial market data to clients
Professionally guide clients to smooth closings"
Solutions and finding the right home is what and agent must do to be successful. I have a team of professionals on my staff and vendors that can handle just about every type of a homes issue.
Knowing the areas and values is crucial and it takes a lot of time in the business and many sold properties to understand each individual area. Being Licensed in Ohio and Arizona each state is totally different in the way you look and price a neighborhood.
Basically getting a seasoned Realtor is going to save you time and most importantly MONEY! I'm Brett I am a ICON Agent with EXP Realty call me and let's get your real estate needs handled..Call 216-703-5740 EXP Realty Ohio and 602-363-6551 EXP Realty Arizona
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