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What's one quality you look for in a real estate agent?

Kaylee WalterbachPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Norman, OK · Member since 2018 · 156 posts · 529 votes

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Justin Carmack
Investor · Avon, IN · Member since 2019 · 30 posts · 59 votes
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Not all real estate agents play that same game.  I look for an agent that understands investing strategies, not retail sales/purchasing. When you find an agent that understands the game investors play the agent can become a force multiplier for your operation.

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  • Michael Reisman
    Columbus, OH · Member since 2019 · 78 posts · 66 votes
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    @Kaylee Pratt

    Responsiveness!

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  • Account Closed
    Contractor · Mickleton, NJ · Member since 2020 · 114 posts · 112 votes
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    reliability....meaning they keep their appointments, not overbook and not treat my time like it is less important than theirs

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  • Chris London
    Property Manager · Raleigh/Durham NC · Member since 2015 · 210 posts · 293 votes
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    Results! Every other quality adds up to this one denominator.

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  • Account Closed
    Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Kaylee Pratt

    All they have to do is:

    1. leave the lazy at home.

    2. Listen / read the criteria checklist I give them.

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  • Matthew Barnett
    Investor · MI · Member since 2020 · 14 posts · 13 votes
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    Even as an agent, always how fast they respond!

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  • Chris SvendsenPro Member
    Front Royal, VA · Member since 2016 · 306 posts · 240 votes
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    Maximum Effort. Someone who puts forth more effort than I do in trying to find me my next deal.  All 3 realtors I have worked with have brought me quality off market deals over the years, all due to the effort they put forth into their careers.  

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  • Marquis Dunbar
    Member since 2020 · 5 posts · 3 votes
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    @Kaylee Pratt communication! Communication is key. It helps you figure out whether this agent shares your same values, is honest, and helps you feel as if you’re a priority.

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  • Jeremy Isaac
    Member since 2020 · 18 posts · 17 votes
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    Availability and knowledge of market.

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  • Raj G.
    Investor · Jersey City, NJ · Member since 2015 · 304 posts · 48 votes
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    Responsive, 

    others punctuality, honesty, trustworthiness, good knowledge

    Raj-Real Estate Agent, Bayonne -NJ

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  • Karl B.
    Rental Property Investor · Erie, PA · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    They'll use hustle and their expertise to give their client the best possible result. 

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  • Justin Carmack
    Investor · Avon, IN · Member since 2019 · 30 posts · 59 votes
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    Not all real estate agents play that same game.  I look for an agent that understands investing strategies, not retail sales/purchasing. When you find an agent that understands the game investors play the agent can become a force multiplier for your operation.

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  • Natalie Schanne
    Real Estate Agent · Princeton, NJ · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Kaylee Pratt - Negotiation Skills that save me money. A rockstar agent can get a novice agent to accidentally reveal material information such as “the buyer asked for a new roof, but loves the house so much she will buy it anyway even if the seller does nothing.”

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  • Isaac Pepper
    Rental Property Investor · Zanesville, OH · Member since 2020 · 70 posts · 78 votes
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    @Kaylee Pratt

    1. Communication

    2. Punctuality

    In that order!

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  • Matthew Irish-JonesBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Buffalo, NY · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Kaylee Pratt mastery of the numbers

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  • Jaquetta T Ragland
    Real Estate Agent · Winston Salem, NC · Member since 2014 · 486 posts · 303 votes
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    @Kaylee Pratt I am an agent but prior to, I worked with agents and I would definitely say responsiveness and the ability to educate/teach being I was new to real estate. My realtor was like that and I still work with her for my long distance properties.

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  • Forrest Faulconer
    Real Estate Agent · Oklahoma City, OK · Member since 2020 · 471 posts · 462 votes
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    A proposition, I understand responsiveness is at the top of many people's list, I too appreciate that quality, but so much more can be demanded of an agent, it's okay to set the bar high for agent's in all categories. We are more than quick texters and door openers! 

    Therefore, I would put mentorship and guidance at the top of the list. People put a lot of trust in their agents to help them make a massive decision on where they want to live or invest. Having someone that takes the time to dig into your short and long term goals and assist in helping you reach them is HUGE. 

    Forrest

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  • Marcus Auerbach
    Investor · Milwaukee - Mequon, WI · Member since 2010 · 5k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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    If responsiveness is your top criteria, any hungry new agent will do. 

    Experience is what I would put first, in particular investment experience. One of the resons I got licensed is because I could never find an agent who knew more than I did, what's the point? Good communication is second, probably along with being fiduciary.

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  • Thomas Greer
    Real Estate Consultant · Member since 2020 · 80 posts · 102 votes
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    Honesty. You can be honest and sell things.

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  • Steve Vaughan
    Rental Property Investor · East Wenatchee, WA · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 16k+ votes
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    Sourcing off-market deals.   I've had agents call me randomly about potentially selling anything.  They're beating the bushes and go into my rolodex. 

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  • Will GastonPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Columbia, SC · Member since 2010 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    Problem solving.

    The top agents are always the best at finding solutions.

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  • Peter MckernanBusiness Member
    Residential Real Estate Agent · Irvine, CA · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    To have experience/knowledge that sets them apart from the rest, reliability, and no pressure on a purchase or sale. That last one is huge, know that people are going to either buy or sell a home, or an investment which is at their pace not the agent's pace.   

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  • Account Closed
    Flipper/Rehabber · Lafayette, LA · Member since 2019 · 16 posts · 5 votes
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    @Kaylee Pratt

    Kaylee I would say Experience, knowing the market and communicating back with results for the buyer or seller is key!

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  • Duncan Murphy
    Property Manager · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2018 · 17 posts · 16 votes
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    @Kaylee Pratt

    Transparency! We call it 'uncomfortable transparency' which translates to always setting proper expectations and operating in the owner's best interest.

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  • Joe Young
    Member since 2019 · 42 posts · 44 votes
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    Understanding real estate investing in my eyes is really what can take an agent to the next level.  Satisfied clients will be thrilled with you and give you referrals, but satisfied investors will do the same while continuing to buy more property!

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  • Wale LawalBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Houston | Dallas | Austin, TX · Member since 2018 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Kaylee Pratt

    Clients-Focused and Results-Driven

    Quick at answering their call.

    Great Negotiation Skills.

    Great Communication.

    Compassionate about their job.

    Great at Networking with People (People's Person).

    Thank you

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