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About Sacramento Realtors Making Decisions for Clients
Probably one of the hardest things a Sacramento Realtor does daily is to pull herself out of the transaction and let the parties make their own decisions. I often see other agents earnestly advising their clients and getting very upset when the clients choose the opposite action. They might believe the clients are making a life-altering mistake or they are offended that the client hasn’t taken their advice, and what they generally tend to forget is the all-important fact that, hey, they don’t own the house, for example, the seller does, or their buyer is about to.
The other thing is just because a client disagrees with her agent doesn’t mean the client is wrong. Clients make decisions based on the way they perceive the information at hand and from their own life experiences, which might be very different from the way a Realtor interprets the situation. We are not White Knight agents, and should try to not get so wrapped up in a transaction that we can’t be impartial, if need be. Sacramento Realtors need to be the individuals with clear vision and a focus. We are the people our clients rely on. We are often the bedrock, the guide.
As a top producer Realtor in Sacramento, there are times that I find myself believing my clients are making an error, which is why I bring this up. Because I quickly let go of those thoughts, especially when the client is adamant. My job is to explain the pros and cons of a situation to my clients and to allow my clients the dignity of making their own decisions. If I were remiss and did not fully deliver the facts as I see them, then I would be at fault, and I never want to be at fault. I can even say, I think you’re making a mistake, but that’s where I draw the line.
Clients need to make their own decisions, and Realtors should deliver the information that will help clients to format the best solution. Realtors cannot and should not try to make any decision on behalf of the client.
Although, when I receive an offer for one of my sellers, I will try to share my thoughts on the offer, but whether to accept, counter or reject is always up to the seller. Because you never know which way it will go, never. If you think you do, you’re only fooling yourself. That’s what I’ve learned over the past 40 years in real estate. We can’t accurately predict all outcomes. Sometimes, even the strangest things will happen. The consequences, though, whatever they may be, belong to the client.
10 Things My Sellers Expect From a Realtor in Sacramento
A seller expects extreme competency from a Realtor in Sacramento.
When sellers first look for a Realtor in Sacramento, they often turn to the internet and friends or family members for a referral. That’s why they may hear the name of Elizabeth Weintraub more than once. The goal is to find a Realtor to sell their home; that’s the primary goal and surface idea. The needs of a seller are actually more complicated than that, though. Sellers don’t automatically realize qualifying criteria because they are generally too focused on the initial goal.
To a seller, it is simple. A seller thinks: I have a house that I want to sell. Most sellers, believe it or not, do not get hung up on the commission rate. Top producers tend to charge the same rate to just about everybody. For example, my standard real estate commission of 6% is the same basic fee I have charged for the past 40 years. Limited-service and discount Realtors often quote about 4% or less and the regular, run-of-the-mill agents typically charge about 5% or so. That’s why commissions are said to be negotiable, although the fees really are not.
Smart sellers realize that the commission percentage is not the deciding factor when choosing a Realtor in Sacramento. They know that grinding an agent does not put more money into their pocket. The picture is bigger than that. Plus, all real estate agents are different. Most sellers want to hire a Realtor in Sacramento who will negotiate well for them and put their interests first. But it goes beyond that, too. Below is my list.
10 Things My Sellers Want From a Realtor in Sacramento
- Freely sharing of market information pertinent to sellers
- Honesty and trustworthiness
- Competent pricing advice
- Top-notch negotiation skills
- Attention to detail
- Luxurious photography
- A smooth transaction without hiccups or roadblocks
- Strong communication and continual updates
- Well rounded experience level in both real estate and the internet
- Sense of humor, no drama
My sellers know that I have their back. I am watching for the things in a transaction that could cause misery and constantly shuffling that crap down some other road. Being a Realtor in Sacramento is not just a hobby for some of us; it’s an 8-days-a-week love affair with Sacramento real estate. If you need a top Realtor in Sacramento, then call Elizabeth Weintraub at 916.233.6759.
