Playing Well with Others….Portland Real Estate Broker Interaction!

May4


“Working Together” – sung by Gonzales.

I recently had a business associate ask me “do you think I would’ve gotten a better deal on my home purchase if my agent was more aggressive?”. I, of course, recognize that we may be discussing semantics here, but I believe aggression can be the antithesis of a successful real estate transaction. A real estate sale or purchase can be stressful on a good day. You are, after all, buying or selling the largest purchase the average citizen will make. We’re not all “Donald Trump” so the purchase of our primary residence, second home or a real estate investment property is usually one of our largest single acquisitions. We have to angst over numbers, suffer sleepless nights with our decision and ultimately make peace with our judgment.

So, how can we make sure our Real Estate Broker, Realtor, Real Estate Consultant, et al…. is helping us make the best decision? How can we make sure that person is representing our wants and needs with tenacity and with the full arsenal of their experience?

My 25+ years of experience in Eugene Oregon and Portland Oregon has brought a myriad of Realtor-to-Realtor interactions: “The good, the bad and the ugly” would be the title of that novel. I do have to say it has been “mostly good”. Considering that it doesn’t take a license to perform brain surgery in order to begin a real estate career, the number of very professional and honorable Real Estate Agents never ceases to amaze me. My most trying experiences have been with very “aggressive” Realtors. They play games, they attempt a “win-lose” strategy and they “don’t play well with others”. They mislead, they attempt to back you and your clients into a corner and they “don’t play well with others”. So, NO I don’t believe my associate would’ve gotten a “better deal” with a more aggressive Realtor. I believe a better deal can only be with an absolute commitment to the buyer or seller’s best interest coupled with an absolute belief that cooperation is a must. And, those two ideals are not opposing sentiments!

About the Author | Janeese Jackson

My job is service...service to you and your real estate transactions! How can you benefit from my 25+ years of experience and expertise? What can I offer to make the process more productive? * Current information on available housing...comparative and competitive market pricing and analysis * Daily involvement in the local real estate marketplace * Thorough, comprehensive knowledge reflecting years of helping others complete their real estate business * Extensive network of professional resources to make the process as smooth as possible My commitment is to you! Being available to you...returning your calls...answering your questions...addressing your concerns...respecting your money...matching your timeline...meeting your expectations...helping accomplish your real estate goals!!

Leave a Reply

*

Live Comment Preview