How Good Is Your Real Estate Broker?

Forbes Magazine recently came out with "The Top Signs Of A Bad Real Estate Agent". If you are currently working with an agent that shows any of these signs then its time for you to find a new agent. And, if you are an agent and any of the items on this list look a bit too familiar I suggest you consider a new career.

1) Lack of Communication. If you haven't heard from your broker in a few weeks its time to find a new one.

2) Lack of Leadership. If your real estate agent agrees with you on every point, this is a sign of someone who's eager to please not someone who's committed to doing the best possible job at representing your interests.

3) Unused Resources. If you are finding more listings by doing some basic searches on line than your broker is coming up with then its time to find a new broker.

4) Too Much Pressure. You want an agent with an educated opinion, someone that can steer you through the process and make you feel confident. However, if you feel that the broker is pressuring you to make a decision and is more interested in his commission than in your best interests its time to find a new broker.

5) Lack of Follow Up. An agents job does not end when the deal closes and the buyers move in. A smart agent follows up and stays in touch. Referrals are the key to our business and if an agent doesn't understand this they wont be in the business for very long.

So, how does your real estate broker measure up? More importantly, for all you agents...how are you doing?