Top qualities to look for in your estate agent
Finding the right estate agent can be hard, but with a few small tips, you can make sure you get it right the first time, and are on your way to selling your home quickly. To select what works for you, a real estate agent needs to have a number of important traits.
Local market understanding
It’s hard to fathom an estate agent who doesn’t understand the market or have an inkling of the real estate terrain in the locality. The agency you choose should have professionals who comprehend the community really well and can buy or sell without a problem. From areas with low crime, public amenities, transport links to academic institutions, quality real estate agents know their local area.
Our team live and work in the areas we operate in, giving us a real understanding of what drives the market. From commuter links and school catchments to neighbourhood character and recent sales, we know the details that matter most. That’s how we consistently achieve strong prices and quick results for our clients.
Observable honesty
Just like hiring any professional out there, getting the best estate agent is as risky as anything else. If you can get a recommendation from a person you trust, all the better. However, this isn’t always the case and you might have to judge the individual for yourself. An honest real estate agent will be very authentic from the beginning. For instance, if the home you need to sell requires some intensive repairs and fixing, the individual will be candid with you. The person must be someone you believe will always have your best interest all the time.
If we think there’s something that could boost your property’s value or attract more buyers, we’ll tell you honestly and help you put it right. Our goal is simple: to act in your best interest, not ours.
Clear and Friendly Communication
One of the key traits of a real estate agent that comes into use all the time is communication. Ability to communicate is diverse, from being able to speak with potential buyers or sellers to keeping you updated as much as possible on the progress and condition of your property. Whether you prefer phone calls, emails, texts, or in-person chats, we’ll keep you fully updated at every stage, from valuation to completion. You’ll always know what’s happening, when, and why.
Great at listening and taking instructions
If getting an agent to take up your instructions is really hard then there’s a problem. As the property owner or buyer it’s the business of the agent to just listen. A quality agent adapts to you and reads you very well, including knowing the best way of reaching you; you might prefer email, text messages, phone calls or just typical one-on-one meetings. Before we make any recommendations, we take the time to listen to your goals, your timelines, and what “success” means to you. Then we tailor our service to match. It’s this personal, flexible approach that keeps our clients coming back and recommending us to friends and family.
Connected Where It Counts
If real estate agents are to succeed they need to be well networked. Having lots of contacts within a specific zone or locality is very important and shows the ability to penetrate where it matters. Our network is one of our greatest strengths. From local buyers and investors to surveyors, solicitors, and financial advisers, we’re well connected across the property industry. That means we can get things moving quickly and open doors to opportunities you might not find elsewhere.
Making the Most of Modern Marketing
You don’t really need real estate agents who have no idea how to leverage on modern technology. If they only use newspapers, magazines and conventional media to advertise their property or services you need to be sceptical. The best estate agents and agencies have websites and are aptly web savvy so that they know which websites to use to sell or buy property, among other things. Social media is big today and they should be able to leverage on it as much as possible.
At Property Connections, we combine professional photography, engaging property descriptions, and targeted digital marketing across Rightmove, Zoopla, social media, and our own website to reach the right buyers fast. We also use smart data tools to track performance and adjust our marketing for the best results.
The Bottom Line
Every property owner deserves a real estate agent with all the proper qualities to help them sell or purchase homes and other properties, or just to manage their assets. You need to ensure the one you choose exhibits the qualities you hold dear.
Selling or buying property isn’t just a transaction - it’s a major life step. You need a team that’ll treat it with the care and professionalism it deserves.
With Property Connections, you get:
- Honest advice from trusted local experts
- Proactive communication and real relationships
- Powerful marketing that gets results
- A smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish
Ready to see how we can help?
👉 Book your free market appraisal today by calling our Bathgate office on 01506 650 550 to chat with one of our friendly property experts or email info@propertyconnections.uk.com