Why do you care if your Realtor considers you a good real estate client or not? Because the better client you are, the better results you will have. No, you and I do not have to be in love with each other, or even be friends (as much as I would prefer it this way), but effort on your part will bring you better results and a more positive transaction. Here are some best practices.
1. Be easy to educate
I am a teacher at heart, and the more you can learn, the better prepared you will be during each phase of the process. Yes, your friends, family and various websites have lots of good information to give, but nobody has a better “boots-on-the-ground” perspective on your local neighborhood and various current trends than your Realtor. Ask all the questions you like and try to absorb as much info as possible. Yes, there is a lot to learn, but you will find that you become educated very quickly. Just as long as you keep your ears open.
2. Be easy to communicate with
If I must text you five times before you respond, you will eventually miss some important info or even the house of your dreams. That’s not optimal for either of us. Tell me what your communication expectations are and let them know if you prefer calls, emails or texts. If there is a time that you do not wish to be contacted at all (say, when you put your kids to bed), make sure I know this in advance. In fair play, I will do the same. Of course, if for whatever reason I am constantly difficult to reach, you may want to consider switching to somebody else. It hasn’t happened yet (and it hopefully never will!), but I would never want to stand in the way of your future.
3. Be as available as possible
Of course, you are not expected to take off work to see a home. However, there may be accommodations that can be made in your schedule. This is critical in viewing homes in a hot market. If you are selling a home, please be mindful that after-work and evening showings are highly likely. The more people that see your home, the better and higher price offers you will get (related: 7 Pricing Myths You Need to Get Past If You Want to Sell Your Home).
4. Be loyal
House purchases and sales do not just take your time, they take your Realtor’s time too. If your Realtor learns that you are also working with several other Realtors, it is understandable that they will just not be as motivated to work hard for you. If you are unhappy working with me, please let me know. Let’s come together and have a meeting and decide if our business relationship is one to continue taking forward. I want a real estate client who WANTS to work with me.
Was this a helpful article for you? I guess it’s the teacher in me to try and educate. I also want to help you be the best real estate client ever! You came to me to help you in one of the largest purchases of your life. But to do that effectively, there is give and take on both sides.
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