| You might be having a similar problem that most | | | | relevant documents for review. |
| buyers are having today with their agents: not | | | | 4. Be honest. The agent will want to know if you |
| enough time. Not enough time to talk with you, | | | | can really qualify for the property you are |
| not enough time to show you a home, not | | | | interested in. This means it's especially important |
| enough time to find you more homes to look at. | | | | not to hide any details that might affect your |
| Agents usually have to divide their time between | | | | credibility. The agent will need a very clear idea of |
| several clients, and sometimes, they may not allot | | | | your needs, your situation, and any special |
| enough time for you or appear to be too busy | | | | circumstances to get you the best home possible. |
| with their other clients. | | | | This also flows both ways. If you feel that your |
| Here are some tips to make your agent prioritize | | | | agent is not being honest with you, consider |
| you: | | | | finding a replacement. |
| 1. Show your motivation. Let your agent see that | | | | 5. Keep in contact. Have all lines of communication |
| you are serious in buying a new home. Give your | | | | open, phones, fax, email, etc. Discuss at the |
| target move-in date and explain your reasons for | | | | beginning how often you wish to be updated, and |
| moving. A realtor that sees a very motivated | | | | stick to it. This will give your agent a timetable in |
| buyer will devote more time to that client. | | | | which to come up with something for you |
| 2. Get pre-approval. Agents love hearing that their | | | | everytime an update is forthcoming. |
| clients are already pre-approved for a loan. This | | | | 6. Open up to suggestions. You would be very |
| gives specific information on how much you can | | | | lucky to find a home that's 100% perfect for you. |
| actually spend and will tell you if there's anything | | | | There will be a need for compromise so be open |
| that needs to be cleared up. Bring this | | | | to your agent's suggestions. Be clear in what's |
| pre-approval anytime you are meeting sellers and | | | | absolutely essential and be prepared to take |
| always come equipped with your mortgage | | | | alternatives. Being too picky and unreasonable can |
| broker's contact information. If the seller can also | | | | make your relationship with the realtor very |
| see that you are pre-approved, they would be | | | | frustrating on you both. |
| more likely to entertain your offer. | | | | Basically, you want your realtor to always keep |
| 3. Meet in person. While you can definitely work | | | | you in mind so that your search is constantly |
| with an agent through phone only, it's much | | | | progressing. Though your agent is working for |
| better to see them in person at first. This will give | | | | you, it's important to give back necessary |
| your realtor a face to associate with your name, | | | | information and feedback so that they can assist |
| and is a good opportunity to establish rapport in | | | | you better. |
| your business relationship. You can also show any | | | | |