| Most people know that a realtor is an
independent contractor, essentially, one who runs his
or her own business and brings his or her own personal
set of skills, experience and knowledge to the job.
However, what is often not known is that when you hire
a realtor you are essentially hiring a team. His or
her job works as the gateway to other real estate
related services in the transaction that can often
streamline the whole selling process or make it turn
into the proverbial nightmare.
Top Producing agents (a term used in the industry
to identify highly successful agents) or those on the
rise to being Top Producers, and/ or agents with
minimum five years experience usually develop
relationships with highly productive affiliates as
they need this type of optimal service in order to
complete their own volume of work that will then
satisfy their clients. These productive affiliates
often solicit the Top Producer's business which then
creates a whole team of productive partners and
associates that will then make the real estate
transaction run a whole lot smoother.
Savvy realtors that are just beginning their
careers usually develop relationships with like minded
associates. Top producers will have established
relationships with lenders, title reps, escrow
companies, termite inspectors, title companies,
marketing reps, attorneys, and other business
professionals. When you hire a realtor, you
essentially hire a team; the higher the quality of the
realtor and his associates, the more likely the seller
will be happier with the outcome of their real estate
transaction.
Furthermore, each participant in this group brings
in their circle of influence, with their cumulative
experience, intellect, knowledge and expertise which
explains why some realtors who have been in the
business for a few years might outshine those that
have been in the field for many years.
A home seller should look for a professional
realtor that has a record of many years of
consistently high production or one who is clearly on
their way. Top Producers or highly effective and
productive agents will have no qualms in answering
questions by the seller regarding their sales ability.
A seller should be wary of those that do.
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