Choosing A Real Estate Agent - Top Producer or Hungry Rookie?

RE:Choosing A Real Estate Agent - Top Producer or Hungry Rookie?

Qpacu — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT

I chose a top producer to list my house recently and was very disappointed with the amount of traffic produced. Could someone tell me how a top agent is able to market the house more effectively then a another mediocre agent. I hear networking ... but isn't every agent trying to find the best house for their client? If a client is interested in a particular area ( the property is in a very small neighbor of about 200 homes), our house would get showing. Is it better to get someone with lots of listings in the area so they can recycle mailings to those that made offer on their previous listings? Do realtors really work together or they very cut throat protective of their product/knowledge to keep ahead of other agents?

RE:Choosing A Real Estate Agent - Top Producer or Hungry Rookie?

robert — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Services like redfin and hungry agents will begin to level the playing field for new agents willing to work for less than their established competition. I just received a 50% rebate from my buyers agent, he was a younger guy, with 3 years in the business. I knew where i wanted to live and found the home, he did the paperwork and closed the deal. Overall, a great deal for both parties.

RE:Choosing A Real Estate Agent - Top Producer or Hungry Rookie?

Charles — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:00:00 GMT

I am a top agent today, but I remember very well my beginings. I made so many mistakes that cost me and sometimes my clients a lot. I suggest to hire an agent not for the years that he/she has in the business, but for the number of transactions closed. The more, the better. That is the real experience. Second, ask him/her at least for 10-20 names/phones of past clients. If this list is refused, get to the next agent. No matter what the reason. Third, chose someone you like since the beginning.

RE:Choosing A Real Estate Agent - Top Producer or Hungry Rookie?

Malok — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:00:00 GMT

I think it really comes down to the individual - and what your specific real estate needs may be. If you are doing a "common" transaction of buying/selling a residential home, its a fairly straight forward process for a trained/educated realtor regardless of their years in the business. Conversely, if you are doing a mulit-million dollar commercial deal that may take literally YEARS to finally close, a veteran agent can save you from experiencing some very expensive lessons.

RE:Choosing A Real Estate Agent - Top Producer or Hungry Rookie?

Rookie! — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Brilliant! Sometimes truth hurts! As for me a rookie with one full year of experience, I try to be as honest as possible with my self even if it hurts....in order to fine tune my best to my clients. As a rookie, I get a lot of referrals and there will be times when my best will not be good enough! Thanks for sharing the realities of real estate. keep in mind we are complex human beings!

RE:Choosing A Real Estate Agent - Top Producer or Hungry Rookie?

Lucretia — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT

This article hit every point about working w/Top Producers & Rookies. I believe everyone who is interested in buying or selling real estate should read it. I am also a Top Producer & have been in the real estate industry for 10+ yrs. I agree w/every point made & am glad someone put it out there. Always, Always interview more than one agent & pick from more than one real estate company. Don't just apply this to real estate, but life in general. Working hard for my clients and it shows, Lucretia.

RE:Choosing A Real Estate Agent - Top Producer or Hungry Rookie?

Ricki — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

I have been selling real estate for over 27 years and, yes, I am a top producer. I resent the tenor of the comments made.The implication is that all or most top producers don't give a damn about their clients. If so how did they ever become so successful in the first place? Most of the business I, and other top agents get is repeat and referral. If my clients and customers weren't happy with the job I did for them it's unlikely they'd return to me or refer me to others.

RE:Choosing A Real Estate Agent - Top Producer or Hungry Rookie?

Brandon — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Nice article. Coincidentally, I just finished a similar piece and also stressed the personal connection issue. Some people could care less about getting along well with an agent. But I'm the opposite. If I'm going to work with someone for 2 to 12 months, I darn well better like dealing with them ... regardless of their sales history.

RE:Choosing A Real Estate Agent - Top Producer or Hungry Rookie?

Kristine — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This article is brilliant, as an agent with 3+ yrs. experience I have often been the hard working underdog. I have also known many top producers who were nasty, unethical, and lazy. Especially in small communities this seems to be the trend. I work hard to treat each person individually and usually end up forming long-term friendship with my clients, hard working rookies are certainly underrated! Additionally, I have rookies make a mess of things so these questions should be very helpful!