Why Would I Do Business with You?

There are alot of real estate agents in the Sarasota area.

You can be quite sure they are not all equal. The only real requirements to be a Florida real estate agent is to be 18, have a GED, and pass the State test.

People from all walks of life are real estate agents, and there is certainly someone who you can feel comfortable with, and relate to. But you must remember one thing - buying a home is serious business. And you should have a serious professional on your side. A smiling face and a license is simply not enough. Even a big name logo should not be evidence of competence.

So who should you look for?

1) Education and experience - A college education and prior experiential background in business indicate a level of professionalism that simply cannot be replicated. Being in business successfully over the last few years is a great sign too - it's not been an easy market and the strongest survive!

2) Commitment to the industry - Ongoing education and designations, and to a lesser extent awards, showcase an agent as one who is not trying to "slide by" with the bare minimum, a license, but is committed to ongoing knowledge and expertise.

3) Willingness to invest time in you - A good agent will spend time talking with you to determine your needs, lifestyle and specifications; as well as offer suggestions, anecdotes and information regarding your new home city. Speak to several agents and see what they know about those things that are important to you.

4) Internet savvy and followup - Let's face it, these days technology makes the process of buying a home a whole new ballgame. But there are still many tricks and insights that an agent can offer you - if you are sent off to search on your own, without input from the agent on what you are looking at, you will be missing crucial information. A good agent will provide information, links and continual insight as to what interests you.

There are many agents to choose from. We appreciate all those who have chosen True Real Estate's Exclusive Buyer Agents for their home search.