While it’s true that all Realtors perform the same job functions, they are each different from the other in three distinct areas that I want to discuss with you today.
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Are all Realtors the same?
Yes and no. It’s true that all Realtors can show homes, write contracts, negotiate those contracts, and walk buyers and sellers through the closing process. However, aside from those job descriptions, each one is vastly different from the other in three very important areas.
The first area is experience. There are many Realtors out there today who are just out of real estate school. In the real estate business, a Realtor can have as many as 50 deals under their belt and still be considered “new.” By comparison, I’ve done over 800 deals.
The second area is knowledge. As you can imagine, a Realtor that’s done only a dozen or so deals probably has limited knowledge. There are some things you just can’t teach in real estate school, and you only learn those things by working a long time. When things get sticky in a transaction between the buyer and seller, knowledge matters a great deal.
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There are some things you just can’t teach in real estate school.
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The third area is programs. Most Realtors offer the same programs, so finding a Realtor that offers more or different programs is likely a sign that they offer a higher quality of service. For our buyers, for example, we offer cash rebates. For sellers, we do a full-service program in which we charge lower fees.
As you can see, when you get down to it, all Realtors aren’t the same. If you have any questions or know someone interested in buying or selling real estate, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d be happy to help!