May. 21, 2006 - BLOGS - An Agent Selection Tool

The Beauty of Blogging is that just as "the eyes are the window to the soul", a blog is a glimpse of whether or not an agent's style will be compatible with your needs.  By reading the Blog posts of various agents, you can pretty much tell if that agent is the type you want to represent you in the sale of purchase of your home.  Some people want an agent who does what they are told; who follows instructions well.  Some people want an agent who points out those things they may have missed, like the potential future obstruction of a view, or the inadequacies of the quality of some of the improvements.

For instance, I do some pretty weird things, like use my fingernails to ascertain the quality of the carpet.    I mentally construct a "buyer profile" of the property, to determine if the buyer pool will be diminished, when and if, this buyer ever calls me back to sell the place.  I always point out the resale strengths and weaknesses, before a buyer makes an offer.  Some people HATE that.  It gives them a headache.  Some people LOVE that someone is looking out for their future value issues, so that all they have to do is decide if they like the place, or not.

Consumers finally have a great agent selection tool at their disposal, the BLOG.  Use that tool wisely, and you won't find yourself in the middle of a relationship with an agent, only to find that their style is not compatible with your needs and desires.