Five reasons you should dump your Arizona Realtor
If you are soon to be a first time Arizona homeowner, buying a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your lifetime. That’s why finding a capable Arizona real estate consultant is crucial in finding just what you want at the price you can afford. Unfortunately, many people lack in-depth knowledge of what is expected of an agent and waste too much time working with a bad realtor. Here’s a list of 5 tell-tale warning signs that should convince you to send your realtor packing::
1. Your realtor won’t listen to you
If your realtor is oblivious to what you want and always shows you homes that are too expensive or not in your chosen neighborhoods, it’s time to move on. An attentive realtor will explain the process to you, conduct extensive research on the Arizona MLS and attempt to preview the homes he wants to show to you, so he doesn’t waste your time. Your realtor should ask you a variety of questions before looking at homes such as: how much can you afford? What type of house do you want? Are you pre-qualified for a loan? And how long have you been looking? Realtors who are truly interested in their clients ask an abundance of questions and then seek to fulfill the answers.
2. Your realtor is immoral
A realtor who is willing to pull a fast one to get you a good deal is someone you should dump immediately. Your Arizona realtor should be professional, and never try to manipulate you into doing something immoral. Although a realtor make suggest using a particular mortgage broker or home inspector he has worked with in the past, he should also never insist that you use someone he knows.
3. Your realtor is too busy
If your Arizona real estate agent is slow in returning calls and procrastinates in the midst of negotiations, that could mean losing out on the home of your dreams. Timing is everything when buying a home and a realtor who leaves you hanging all the time is doing you a disservice.
4. Your realtor divulges personal information
Any personal information you reveal to your realtor should be held in strictest confidence. A realtor who reveals personal information in order to make the deal such as “my client is getting evicted” or “my client just got divorced and would be willing to pay more because they are in a rush to find something” is not the way a professional realtor should do business. An experienced real estate agent will only disclose your offer and terms of financing. Negotiating skillfully does not demand a realtor to betray their client’s confidential information.
5. Your realtor is verbally abusive or pushy
Having a realtor who is tenacious is necessary, but a realtor who always makes ultimatums, is rude to other realtors or is combative towards you will put you at a disadvantage. They should never belittle you, make you feel guilty about a small budget, or talk you out of buying a home you really like so that they can sell you a pricier home. A great agent isn’t passive but can also get things done by being diplomatic and cordial.
Are you buying a home for the first time in Arizona and looking for an experienced Arizona real estate consultant? Call Anthony Boydston today at 602-904-1496 or check out his website at: www.anthonyboydston.com
