About Allyn's Lake Devereaux

I do not want to disappoint you, but this is not a blog about dishonest agents. Instead this is a blog about being honest with your agent.

Many people including myself only want to show their best side. We do not want others to think of us as anything, but how we want to appear...perfect. No troubles, no tempers, no problems. The truth of the matter is that we are all human, and we occupy the same planet. Who do we think we are fooling? We have ups, and downs, shortcomings, and issues.

When you hire an Agent to negotiate, and market your property, both of you have expectations of one another. It is being honest about these expectations that will lead to a successful relationship, and outcome. Selling your home can be a stressful situation, and agents understand this. I personally feel that the more informed my client is the easier it will be for them to make decisions when the time comes. An agent can not expect that a client will understand the process unless it is shared with them. Communication is a two way street however, and the more informed your agent is of your needs the better equipped they will be when presenting you with options. It is a win win for everyone when we all get on the same page.

Have you ever heard real estate agents refer to the brokers tour? Do you know what they are talking about? Well if you don't allow me to explain.

A Broker's Tour is usually set for a certain day of the week, for a specified amount of time. The local area real estate agents get together, and go view other agents listings. The Listing agent is there to explain all of the interesting detail about the home, that the Agents may not know if they showed the home on their own.

The wonderful thing about a Broker's Tour is that it gives a chance for other agents to preview a listed property, and know all of the tributes that make it special. They can then knowledgeable talk to their clients about it, with first hand information. Words in an MLS can have a hard time capturing some of the special qualities of a home. If your agent ever suggest a Broker's Tour take them up on it. It is a great opportunity to show off your home!