Often times when a gay person or couple want to buy or sell a
home, they seek out the best real estate agent for the job. One who has the experience and knowledge to assist them with their real estate transaction. You will want to be sure that the gay real estate professional you choose is the best choice to get the job done. Don't be shy about asking for references or how long they have been in the business or even how many homes they have sold in the current market. You are hiring this person to perform a service for you and you should know as much about the Realtor(R) as possible. The first thing I suggest you ask is whether or not the real estate agent you are speaking with is a Realtor(R) or not. Not all real estate agents are Realtors(R) and as Realtors(R) we are held to a higher level of service and ethical treatment of our customers and the public. In our area only a Realtor(R) has access to the MLS system so hiring an agent who is not a Realtor(R) will put you at a big disadvantage.
Almost all of my gay real estate customers contacted me because I was a local gay real estate agent. My experience and knowledge only reinforced that I was the right person for the job. Maybe you think it doesn't matter if you hire a gay real estate professional, and your right. Not all gay people wish to only seek out other gay people to do business with but if you are looking for a gay Realtor(R), here are a few things to ask before committing to work with them or get into a 3-6 month listing agreement with them.
Things to ask your Gay Real Estate Agent:
- How long have you had your real estate license and of that time, how long have you been working in real estate?
- Do you run your real estate business full time or part time? **Part time agents are a challenge to work with**
- What are your business hours and when are you available by phone?
- How many homes have you sold in the last 12 months?
- How will you market and advertise my home for sale?
- How many homes in the area do you preview to stay up on local inventory?
- Do you advertise on Social Media?
- Do You Blog?
- Do you do virtual tours of homes you have listed?
- Do you have a way for buyers to sign documents electronically?
Obviously you can ask these questions of any real estate agent you speak with. Don't be afraid to act like they are on a job interview. Seasoned professionals like myself are use to it and we are prepared to work to get the job. Over they years I have realized that my gay customers contacted me at first because I was gay. You want to feel comfortable with the people around you and even more so when buying or selling your home. If you or someone you know is looking for a gay real estate agent in Pasco county Florida, contact me online and we can discuss your goals and how I can help you achieve them.
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Court ruled that same sex couples have the right to marry under the law in all 50 states? It was a work day for me, your gay real estate agent and having a TV in my office I was watching Wendy Williams when the president interrupted the broadcast to announce that SCOTUS had ruled in favor of marriage equality.
