How do I know if I've chosen the right real estate agent?

If you've decided to work with a real estate agency when selling or buying a property, you've done the right thing. The key question, however, is how to recognize the right professional among the many providers.

Unprofessional real estate agents

Lately, real estate agencies have been "springing up like mushrooms after the rain." You may come across inexperienced agencies and unprofessional agents who lack a base of potential clients, contacts, knowledge, and responsibility.

Many will offer you a cheaper service or a lower commission, but it's worth asking whether that "cheap offer" will truly be a good deal in the end. Does the agent have enough expertise to sell the property quickly and achieve the highest price for it? Don't choose the one who makes overly big promises; choose the one who will give you a realistic promise.

Recommendation: To achieve the best results and save time and money, work with only one agency that acts in your best interest.

Get to know their key qualities

Before starting the cooperation, meet the real estate agent in person. Ask them about:

experience and achieved results,
a database of potential buyers,
their availability and communication style.

Ask yourself whether you trust them and feel comfortable with them. Are they pushy, or do they have a good sense for people and sales?

Do you feel comfortable with your real estate agent and do you trust them? Before you decide to work together, get to know them and have a short conversation.

KEY QUALITIES OF A GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT:

Professional qualifications and legal knowledge: Knowledge of legislation, taxes, and procedures.
Responsibility and integrity: Keeps agreements and does what they promised.
Personal approach: Understands clients' specific needs and wishes.
Transparency: Acts openly, honestly, and without deception.
Availability: Ongoing accessibility and quick response.
A sense for sales and advertising: Knows how to present the property to the market in the best way.
Neatness and communication skills: A professional demeanor that inspires trust.

At Mesto Nekretnina, we employ experienced and responsible agents whom we guide through a special mentoring program. See for yourself and find out who our experts are.