The current property market is buzzing with activity, and a term that’s increasingly being used to describe buyer behavior is FOMO, or Fear Of Missing Out. This phenomenon is driving significant trends in the real estate sector.
If you’re about to enter the market to find your dream home, you need a great agent. Here’s what to look for.
Experience counts
A great agent will know how to handle the negotiation tactics of other agents and ensure you keep your offer within your budget. They should be able to demonstrate a track record of happy clients.
Hunters
A great agent will identify properties that meet your criteria and return with suitable properties for your consideration. This can be a great time saver, while also ensuring you don’t miss a single property that could be suitable..
Expertise
You should expect your agent to offer their expert opinion on a property before you negotiate. They’ll value the property using industry data and, using this research, negotiate on your behalf once you give them the go-ahead.
Level playing field
When you have a great agent on your side, you always retain control and decision rights but you level the playing field when it comes to the negotiation table. Most folks buy a new home once a decade, whereas great agents do this all the time. This means that when it comes to understanding negotiating tactics, your agent will know how to find a fair deal with the vendor’s representative.
Responsiveness
Great agents know that in the current market, action is everything. They’ll respond to your queries promptly and jump on new properties that meet your criteria quickly.