I want more smart buyers. You know the ones I'm talking about, they usually do a lot of research before they buy anything, they visit a lot of open houses to get a feel for the area, and then they decide to go the next step. If they are really smart, they hire a local real estate expert, instead of thinking they are the expert.
Let's face it, we all get buyers who sound like they know what they are talking about, and sometimes they do, but it's usually just buzz words. (we get those with supposed SEO experts too). But when it comes right down to it, the information they have is usually not appropriate for the area they want.
To get the best best on a great home, they need professional help.
The happiest customers I have are the ones who can describe what they want, and then let me do my job. Find the best home that meets their needs, negotiate the best price, and arrange inspections, an appraisal, and negotiate repairs. They get the home they want at a great price, and no worries.
Just think about the experience factor. Most people purchase less than 5 homes in their lifetime, A good realtor will have that many deals in a busy month. After hundreds of deals, most experienced agents have seen and resolved almost every situation a realtor can have. THe strangest thing about it is that buyers agents are paid by the seller. It doesn't cost a buyer any money, and in almost every case, saves the buyer lots of money.
Maybe it's just a control issue.
Smart customers know that a good buyers agent will save them a lot of money, the ones not so smart go find a FSBO and hope for the best.
Being a guidance counselor is just one of our many jobs as a REALTOR.
Daniel - I know, but I don't like it. My son is already grown, and I'm not looking for more. I didn't say I would"t work with them, I just said that I really appreciate the ones who understand that I sell more homes in a month than they will in their lifetime.
I have some smart buyers right now. I know they are smart because they do what I recommend. Dumb buyers always think they know more.