Relocating Buyers

It always amazes me when I encounter buyers, moving here from out of state, who have dealt with previous real estate agents that did not take time to introduce them to the local market and/or have some patience with them as they explore their options.

I know personally that with each of my moves I have ended up buying something completely opposite of what I started out looking for. Call me fickle but each move gave me an opportunity to explore other options. Each city I have lived in has varied in size, public transportation options, school systems, public parks and libraries.

I grew up in Minneapolis, MN which has a great library with many satellite facilities , convenient public transportation and lots of neighborhood parks. It set the standard for us when my husband and I started buying our homes.

Our very first agent, our move to Denver, CO was impatient and not very helpful. We purchased a home but after the fact learned that there were several other neighborhoods which would have been a better choice for us. We were young and dumb.

Our second agent, our move to Rochester, MN was the complete opposite of the first. She sat us down and asked lots of questions. Schools were a priority since our son was starting Kindergarten. She provided us with excellent information. Parks were another priority since said son was extremely high energy and was used to walking to the park every day with us. She focused on our wants and found us the perfect neighborhood that gave us access to several great parks plus a good school for our son within walking distance.

Because of her I became interested in a career in real estate and became a Realtor®. Fortunately the company I started with provided mentors for the first 90 days. I was assigned to a very experienced agent who dealt with relocating buyers on a regular basis. From her I had the opportunity to develop my skills. So for those two ladies, thank you. You taught me that this career not only can provide me with an income but I can do so providing a service that buyers appreciate.

To all those other agents out there, continue being rude and impatient and you will lose your buyers to an agent who will take the time to calm fears, provide information and be willing to change gears quickly when the buyers decide that now they want to look at acreages after telling you that they only want to look at homes in town. Change gears and do so with a smile on your face!