Home Buying: Building a Reputation as a Superb Buyer’s Agent

So much of succeeding in the real estate business depends on your reputation. Here are three guiding principles to follow for building a reputation as a buyer’s agent that will bring in business.

  1. Be a clear communicator. If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask the listing agent or buyer. Communicate with your buyers to educate them on the process and manage their expectations. Err on the side of over-communicating so that everyone is always on the same page. Being a clear communicator establishes you as a professional and builds trust with your clients and business partners.
  2. Respect sellers’ time and property. It’s key to maintain good relationships with local selling agents, so make sure to be polite, professional, and respectful. Work with your listing agent’s schedule, and when you’re doing a showing, treat the home with care.
  3. Get to know your clients. You don’t need to be best friends with every client, but taking the time to get to know their needs and motivations will help you provide the kind of experience they’re seeking.

Every buyer’s agent will have different advice on how to succeed and build a strong reputation, but most of the advice boils down to one of the three tips above. By focusing on communicating and building mutual trust and respect with sellers’ agents and clients, you’ll quickly establish yourself as a trusted partner for anyone looking to buy a home.

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Jim Passi
Regional Manager
NMLS# 158000

1284 West Northwest Hwy.
Palatine, IL 60067
Mobile: 847-899-1813
Email: jim.passi@alamedamortgage.com

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Jim Passi provides it ALL! It took me over a year to find a property that ideally met all of the needs of my family. In that time, I did extensive research and worked with several lenders. I was very surprised – and equally disappointed, that it was just as difficult to find a knowledgeable, professional, responsive and conscientious lender as it was to find our dream home! Jim is a rare gem! In an age where even satisfactory Customer Service seems harder to come by, Jim takes pride in taking “outstanding” to an unbelievable level! The property I purchased was a modest short sale (under $150K), – and nothing about that process is short! From the beginning – to EVEN AFTER THE CLOSING, Jim treated me like I was a million-dollar client 🙂 He’s the epitome of having an entire support team wrapped up in one person and I honestly don’t know how he squeezes everything into a day! He was genuinely enthusiastic in offering valuable advice, based on both his experience and expertise, which gave me solid direction to reducing my debt and increasing my assets to qualify me for the best programs and rates. He THOROUGHLY explained all of my options, consistently and expeditiously updated me throughout the process, AND was inhumanly patient with every question, every time. On top of it all, he is analytically brilliant with a head for numbers that is nothing short of amazing! Not only would I use Jim Passi for future refinancing and purchases, I refer him every chance I get!

THANK YOU for all of your dedication and concern, Jim!!

Lisa B.