Selecting the best agent to represent you in purchasing is one of the more fundamental priorities a buyer ought to have when getting started. When selecting an agent you should start by doing an internet search of the type of agent that seems to be the best suited to help you in a particular neighborhood or community type. If an agent puts themselves out there as being an expert in a particular niche, then they likely are.
Working with the wrong agent can cost you precious time and even money. Here are some signs you may have the wrong agent:
- Only showing their listings – This is a big red flag. As an agent, we always want to showcase our listings. However, limiting a potential buyer to a small pool of properties that include only their listings or the listings in their office is flat out ignorant. Be sure that you are seeing everything in the MLS.
- No email alerts – In today’s world timing is everything. As new properties get listed you need to know right away. Do not rely on your agent to see a new listing and to think of letting you know. The technology is now in place to get email alerts as new Naples homes get listed that match your specific criteria. This is a must and if your agent is unfamiliar with this technology then find another one quickly.
- Limited agency – Ask the agent how they will be representing you. In Florida, the highest level of agency an agent can give is Single Agent. In this role, the agent must act solely in the best interest of their client. Most Florida agents represent their customers (note that they cannot be clients) as a Transaction Broker. This means that the agent cannot legally put either side at an unfair advantage. For example, if a buyer wanted an opinion on what they should offer an agent acting as a Transaction Broker cannot give this sort of advice. Would that make you comfortable?
To find out exactly how active a prospective agent has been simply ask them. Don’t take their word for it. Request a printout of all the sales they have had over the last 12 months. Make sure their closed sales match what you are looking for. Be sure the agent you choose will be an advocate for your Naples real estate purchase.
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