Just because a Real Estate Agent has 10, 15, 20 or even 30 years experience, does not always make them the 'Best' Real Estate Agent. The old school days of selling real estate have changed. Like many industries, the real estate industry is rapidly moving towards being more, if not all, technologically based. Many 'seasoned agents', who have aquired all of these years of experience, are having a difficult time changing with the times. It is often hard to teach an old dog new tricks. According to NAR (National Association or Realtors) 86 percent of all home buyers start their search on the interet.
So, as a seller, if your Realtor is not marketing your home on multiple websites, no matter how many years of experience they have selling real estate, your home may have a very hard time competeing with other properties in the area that have a strong web presence. For example, I market all of my listings on over 40 websites to give my sellers the best possible web presence and try to create interest in their home.
On the buyer's side, if your agent doesn't have a strong web presence, how well can your agent obtain information for you when searching for property if they do not have a strong sense of technology. You could miss the opportuinity for that perfect property because your agent is 'behind the times'.
As a younger agent, this has been something I have be challenged with. I have been judged because of my age. However, I teach a lot of the 'seasoned agents' in my office how to increase their web presence, get more web exposure for their listings, and capture more potential buyers.
Don't judge a book by it's cover!
For more information on 'Chosing a Realtor' go to: http://www.greenvillerealestategirl.com/
Not in Greenville, SC? I can help anyone, anywhere buy, or sell, property.
Happy Monday!
Lindsay Saunders, Realtor
864-607-0479
Saunders@kw.com
http://www.greenvillerealestategirl.com/
http://www.lindsaymsaunders.com/
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