Whether you’re dealing with a traditional suburban home, a high-rise apartment, or an agricultural property, area experience allows an agent to navigate the specific pitfalls of a given property type.

The other skills listed here are of little value if your agent doesn’t communicate well and in timely fashion. Ensuring you know what’s needed, what happening and when is one thing. But a good agent does the same with other agents.

Years of accumulated deals provide the experienced agent an arsenal of knowledge that no newbie can match. Don’t be tempted to go with a friend or family member who just got their license but barely ahs their feet wet.

The nuances of the sale process provide myriad opportunities for your agent to negotiate for your interests. Knowing the how and the when of specific negotiating tactics is critical to your success

There’s more to real estate than just entering data in the MLS. Understanding photography and how (or if) to stage a property skills learned through years of concerted professional development.

Ensuring your client is affable and client-centric goes a long way to seeing the finish line! Your agent should be personable, engaging, and empathetic. This helps them fully understand your needs throughout the transaction process.