These 5 Tips will Help you Build a Good Relationship with Your Agent
Relationship Advice that will help you get rid of your home
(in a good way!)
Real estate agents are still important even if you’re selling FSBO. They could bring you a lot of buyer traffic since they are very involved in their community. What do we suggest? You’ll face fewer obstacles to your sale if you treat agents with respect. To establish and maintain a good relationship with a real estate agent, follow these five tips:
1. Treat agents with respect to cultivate friendships and referrals. There is nothing wrong with them, just a different way of doing business. You’re entering into a business transaction when you sell by owner.
2. When your home is listed on the MLS, you should expect agents to bring their clients to see it; if you accept their offer, you will have to pay a buyer’s agent commission. This is part of the deal.
3. When you have an open house, invite local agents who are part of the MLS. Before recommending your home to their clients, they will likely want to see your home for themselves. It is even possible to schedule a Broker’s Open with your MLS broker, which is held every Tuesday for agents only.
4. Don’t let your guard down. Despite having been invited or not, agents may schedule open houses at your home or call to try to convince you to list with them instead of selling by owner. MLS listings can’t be solicited by them unless you are on the MLS, but otherwise, they can try to sell you their services. Refuse to accept their invitation, but be polite about it. If you keep your door open, you might just find yourself with the perfect buyer down the road.
5. Social media sites should not be used to disrespect agents. It is okay to write a negative review about a previous agent’s experience. Internet users should refrain from making blanket statements about agents. You will attract buyers who are like-minded if you keep your listing positive.