When you’ve decided to buy or sell your beach home, you need to select a real estate agent. However, choosing the best agent isn’t always straightforward. Glenn Phillips, CEO of Beach Homes Realty, discusses four costly mistakes when selecting a beach real estate agent.
- Generalist instead of specialist. Even if a generalist completes several deals, they don’t understand the nuances of beach real estate. They may go into autopilot mode and not even look for nuances. Similar to a doctor, you want a specialist agent for the best service.
- Family as a favor. Choosing an agent because they’re family means you don’t see a difference between agents, especially if they’re new. Instead, you want somebody who knows what they’re doing. Real estate agents should also learn the ropes in a general setting.
- Just picking a friend. Similarly to picking a family member, you may want to choose a friend to not hurt their feelings. However, this is a business transaction, so you want someone who gets you a great deal.
- Only thinking local. For a beach home, you need an agent who understands that buyers come from cities and states away. So, you’ll want an agent that has a national reach, not just locally, to maximize your pool of potential buyers and a pleasing transaction.
These tips will help guide you through the agent selection process to avoid costly mistakes and missing out on a great transaction. Visit beach-homes.com to connect with specialist beach agents ready to help.