Five Warning Signs you have a bad Arizona Realtor

Posted by forexauthor - 01/03/10 at 08:03 pm

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 competent Arizona real estate consultant is pivotal in finding what you like at a price that is affordable. 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 doesn’t listen
If your realtor doesn’t listen to your wants and needs and continually shows you homes that are out of your price range or chosen neighborhoods, it’s time to move on. A good realtor will go over the process with you, conduct thorough 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 will fit your lifestyle? Have you already pre-qualified for a loan? And how many months have you been searching? 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 will pull a fast one just to get you a potentially better deal is someone you should get rid of immediately. Your Arizona realtor should be professional and never try to manipulate you into doing something unethical. 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 choose to tell your realtor should be kept private. 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 pushy and abusive
Having a realtor who is persistent is vital; but a realtor who offends other people, makes ultimatums or is combative with you or other realtors will put you at a disadvantage. They should never talk down to you, make you feel bad that you have a small budget, or talk you out of a home you really want so they can sell you a more expensive home. A great agent isn’t passive but can also get things done by being diplomatic and cordial.

Are you looking to buy a home in Arizona and need an experienced Arizona real estate consultant? Contact Anthony Boydston today at 602-904-1496 or visit his website at: www.anthonyboydston.com

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