selecting the right agent for you
We hear many times throughout our business, “The agent signed our paperwork and we didn’t hear back from them for days.” “We just wanted better communication throughout our process.” “We wished we had chosen another agent.” Choosing the right agent is vital when selling and purchasing a home. From professionalism to negotiating tactics, the right agent will support you throughout your transaction. Here are few tips we consider to look for in an agent.
Communication and Negotiation Skills
When working with an agent there are certain qualities to consider including assertiveness, confidence, and transparency. You also want to confirm that your agent is responsive to all of your questions and concerns, and communicates with you thoroughly regarding each step in selling or purchasing your home. Negotiating is also vital during the transaction. You can lose the home you want to purchase or possibly lose thousands of dollars when selling your home, simply because the agent you choose is not strong in negotiating for you. Our team is highly trained in negotiating and the success is proven throughout or sold transactions. We also take responsibility for the client’s interpretation of all information and processes.
Average Days on Market for Listings
According to the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), Los Angeles County sold homes for the year 202o average days on market is 34 days. David Ramirez Real Estate Team average days on market is 11 days. An important question to ask when interviewing an agent, “What do you do to get my home sold?” Each agent independently owns and operates their own real estate business, which means each agent has their own marketing system. It’s not always wise to get your home sold in 1 to 3 days, as there may be insufficient time to get the most buyers in to see your home and make an offer. Our Team assures all motivated buyers have a sufficient amount of time to see the property and make necessary offers. The Ramirez team prides themselves in their marketing techniques, which have proven successful for many sellers.
Average Time to find Buyers home
When we talk to buyers, we come across buyers who have been searching for homes for months with other agents. When we receive offers from a buyer’s agent, we find the importance in interviewing that agent before accepting the offer. Some of the things we look for in a buyer’s agent is communication response time, professionalism, market knowledge, and negotiating skills. We also highly favor complete and presentable offers. These are the same qualities the Ramirez Team expresses when we work in submitting offers for our buyers. We quickly establish a rapport and reassure the listing agent and assure the seller of our closing success rate with buyers. We also have a one on one consultation with each buyer, before searching for their home, which covers criteria, area, and the buying process, and answer any questions that come up throughout the process. This makes our time together searching for a home effective and efficient. In most cases, we deliver more than what is expected for our buyers.
Percentage of Homes Sold Above Asking Price
When listing your home, price is one of the main marketing tools in getting the most money for the sale of your property. The first week of your home being on the market is the most critical time of your home’s exposure and receiving multiple offers. The David Ramirez team specializes in helping our seller’s get the most money possible for their home. Our track record shows in 2019 to the present market, 95% of our homes sell above asking price with multiple offers. Our intention is to inform and and educate our clients to feel confident in making all decisions from pricing their home to getting it sold.
Agent Performance Record
Asking your agent the right questions while interviewing them for the sale or purchase of your home is important in supporting you in making the right decision in hiring an agent. It’s important to not overlook an agent’s track record results and success rate. Their results are a direct product of the work ethic displayed and can be a critical part of the results of your transaction, especially if and when you’re buying your next home. We have a proven track record of supporting many transitioning sellers to their next home and successfully closing their current home concurrently with their new purchase.
Call us today to get informed on your next real estate move.
-David Ramirez
626-450-5270
