A Consumer Guide to Real Estate
by the East Of The Arch Team
“We’re just looking …….”
How many times have we said that? I know I’ve said it often. I am usually thinking something like “Get off my back, I’m not ready for a sales pitch; I’ll call you when I need you; Please don’t interrupt me when I’m browsing ——.” I recently had a lady in Walgreens follow me around the store while I was waiting for a prescription to be filled, asking me multiple times if I was finding what I needed. Get back! Nice lady, though, just doing her job, and she had time on her hands. But it was soooo aggravating!!!
Does that happen in Real Estate? Absolutely, yes! There are over 1000 licensed agents in our area – all hoping for your business. No wonder a customer would say, “Just Looking,” or “I’m just looking for a friend, or my son or ……”
OK, you have expressed an interest in Real Estate, somehow, by asking a question, surfing a web page, going to an open house, or just chatting with an agent. Great! You are a customer. You deserve the best professional service our industry can provide – without the aggravation! That’s what this article is about – How to get the professional service you deserve without being pressured. In a nut shell:
There’s more to it than that, of course, so read on: There are two things that can help you as a consumer. First, understand how the real estate industry really works! Then, knowing that, be a smart consumer, and insist on getting the service you deserve by choosing who represents you. These two steps, or thoughts, will help you get what you deserve as a customer. Follow them and you will avoid the frustration many consumers encounter. These steps can also put lots of money in your pocket. Get it wrong and you may miss some important benefits of this great industry.
