As a buyer you depend a lot on your real estate agent. You trust him to show you the best properties that are well within your criteria and help you strike the best deal. You expect your agent to be responsive, alert and quick to meet your needs. However, when you hear some negative responses, you certainly feel let down and even cheated. In such situations, it is better to let your agent know of your expectations from him and if this doesn’t work don’t hesitate to look for a new one. Here are top 3 signs that you need to change your real estate agent.
Too busy for a client
As a buyer you are putting in your lifetime investment in buying a house. The least that you can expect from the agent is patience. The agent should hear you out and take down all the details in the very first conversation. He should in fact book an immediate appointment if possible. If the real estate agent tells you that he is busy or that you should call him later, it is sure to put you off and make you strike him off from the list and move on to another agent. An agent who really wants to sell the property would carefully ask for the price range, the area, understand your needs and might also refer you to websites showcasing the properties.
Not making sure the client goes through deal documents
Your grandparents and parents probably never sign a document without reading it first. Remember this while signing the contract. Read the document carefully including the fine print. A true agent will not ask the buyer to sign a document which he hasn’t read. Also have your attorney read it before signing on the dotted line.
Client financial capabilities assumptions
The real estate agent should know your budget and should restrict himself and show homes within your budget. He must respect the client’s budget and show properties which are within or below the budget. If the preference is for a less expensive one, then he should show only those.
While there are several good real estate agents there are some bad ones in the market too. Observe the behavior of you agent closely and if his attitude is not appreciable or if he is too pushy on selling you a property you have all the reasons to look for a new one. A professional agent will pay attention to your requirements, keep you updated about the progress and guide you into negotiating the best deal.