FIVE QUALITIES OF A GREAT AGENT

Hey why did the real estate agent bring a ladder to work?
Because no one stops the man holding a ladder! 😄

Alright then, you have now decided to move it move it. Unless you are Butch from the Pulp Fiction and are forced to leave the city or change the address at once by Mr. Marcellas Wallace, you shouldn’t rush to leave every thing. All you need other than a few bucks, is a super agent who feels like an old lost friend and is now living the dream life in Dubai. Don’t be overwhelmed if you see a Bugatti at your pick-up spot, man’s got to do what a man’s got to do!

Here’s what to look for in that friend (who also happens to know a lot about real estate):

1. Not just the mall rat, the city brat!

They know the vibe, they know buzz, they know the going rate, the know the not so going rate as well. An agent who knows the area can tell you which neighbourhoods are the chilliest, where to find the best food, or which areas are booming for future investments. A great agent shall help you understand the place, the trends, the hidden places that resonate with yourself and he or she shall be your city guide to say the least!

Why it matters: To save yourself from rookie mistakes

2. Great listeners

Moving can really activate your inner child! New observation, new feelings, excitements at every corner, and missing the one’s you left behind. It also comes with a lot of questions as you make the sense of the world around you. A good agent shall listen, a great agent shall digest your expression and respond.

Why it matters: You need to be heard

3. Better talkers

Unless you are an apt reader and have been sleeping with Dale Carnegie’s ‘How to win friends and influence people’ [great book], you need someone as your mouth piece. The prices of the properties are not set in stone and they need to be brought down from the 17th floor, a lot of times.

Why it matters: We know the value of hard-earned money

4. They win your trust

Not entirely straight forward because that’s now how the business works but completely honest because that’s how the business should work. No smoke and mirrors. No yes no yes no yes. No MIA, funky caller tone, and zero answers. A great agent acts as your Gandalf the grey, you need someone who can save you from the difficulties of the voyage [unseen monsters too]

Why it matters: You deserve honesty

5. Problem Solver

Remember the character of Mr. Wolf who comes to clean up the mess [pardon my Pulp Fiction references] Imagine having Mr. Wolf with you before the mess is even made! Real estate business loves to throw curve balls, in-swinging Yorkers, and even some super unexpected neck high bouncers. A great agent doesn’t just let you fend for yourself—they know how to problem-solve and keep things moving forward.

Why it matters: A small problem can feel much bigger in a new place

And if you get a little nervous? Don’t worry—every first-time buyer or investor has been there. The right agent will make sure you’re never in over your head, and you can feel confident in your choices every step of the way.