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Realtor - Not a 24/7 job!

May 24th, 2007 categories: About Realtors, Real Estate News, Real Estate Professionals

Somewhere along the line Realtors have become known as working round the clock. Always available, never asleep, and ready to spring into action like a firefighter to the fire pole.

Unfortunately, this characterization is one which glosses over the true professionalism required for a Realtor to represent his or her clients as a trusted advisor and fiduciary.

Do you think you would be able to reach your attorney or medical professional by phone at 10 PM?

Probably not.

And to tell you the truth, this is best.

No one can work around the clock and be effective. We all need rest and we all need balance. I will take the well rounded physician who spends time with family, enjoys recreation and travel, is active in the community and runs a successful business any day over the burned out 90 hour a week doc who has no time for life itself.

Busy phones

“Call me anytime 24/7! I am here for you.”

The Columbus Real Estate Community has many, many agents who illustrate the possibilities of enjoying a vibrant family and personal life while providing phenomenal services as a real estate professional.

The following are reasonable expectations for any Realtor’s performance:

Communication – Clients should know where things stand at all times
Timeliness – Deadlines are important and need to be adhered to
Systems – The only way to truly manage the myriad of details in a real estate transaction
Professional Network – One person can not do it all
Honesty – Set expectations and deliver on them

Believe me, if these standards are met you will not need to reach your Realtor at all times of the day or night. Using technology and strong systems, today’s real estate professionals can manage large volumes of business while providing exceptional, personalized service.

A typical agent today might employ Top Producer for contact and transaction management, Zipforms for contracts and negotiations and Centralized Showing Services for scheduling and feedback. All of these applications streamline the transaction process while providing excellent methods of contact and communication between Realtor and Buyer/Seller.

These and other applications have helped usher out the days where an agent is so bogged down with details he or she barely has the time to return calls. Be sure to ask your prospective Realtor how he or she is taking advantage of available technology and what benefits will be provided to you.

Most importantly, think about how you will interact with your agent on a personal level.

Do your personalities fit well together?

Does his or her communication style fit yours?

Do you feel they are trustworthy?

Buying or Selling a home is a business decision, but it brings with it personal and emotional implications. There is nothing worse than working through the potential pitfalls of a real estate transaction with someone you don’t “click” with.

All the technology in the world will not take the personal aspect out of Buying or Selling a home. To ensure a successful experience, be sure to look at the whole picture beyond the mechanics of the transaction.

Find a realtor you trust.
Find a Realtor you like.
Find a Realtor you believe will represent your best interests at all times.

If you do so you will be well on your way to your next housing destination and enjoying the ride!

This entry was posted on Thursday, May 24th, 2007 at 9:52 am and is filed under About Realtors, Real Estate News, Real Estate Professionals. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

sondra johnson said at May 31st, 2007 at 9:54 am
Great article, Eric. It offers a perspective that is not part of the awareness of buyers and sellers….
menorca said at June 5th, 2007 at 2:39 am
That’s a good idea. This is a big help for home buyers and sellers. Can you help me find a tenerife estate agent? Do you have any referral?
I’ll be dropping by here and check out some of your articles.