Choosing property is a very personal matter. Each family has its own taste and needs. You want the best advice possible so you choose the most competent, honest agent you can find. Naturally you are excited when you finally find just the right property. You are anxious for friends and family to have a look. Be prepared. Their first impulse, even before visiting the property, is to share war stories about past experiences. Of course, in Hawaii, storytelling is an art form all its own. Expect it to sound as though they were involved in some kind of real estate tsunami! By all means, let them help you fashion questions for your agent but be careful in applying their experience to your purchase. Their intentions are honorable but remember, it’s a time when negative excitement compounds anxiety.
What About Real Estate Advice?
Too much “advice” may prove counter productive. Real estate transactions are extremely complex. I have been through hundreds. Believe me, each is different. Areas differ, buyers have their own requirements, and no two properties are alike. There are SSPP programs, CCRs, easements, private roads, lava zones, lava tubes, catchment tanks, permits, setbacks and access considerations to name a few. Layer these with your own personal requirements and you’ll understand the importance of allowing your agent to use their professional knowledge, experience and formal training in assisting you.
A Smooth Transaction
Your agent’s reputation is on the line every time they close a sale. It’s in their best interest for the transaction to go smoothly. Your satisfaction is important. The idea that we are there only to get a commission check is terribly inflated. Most agents are very gratified to simply help find the property you want. Once that goal is accomplished, it’s your agent’s job to be sure the details of this intricate transaction are given proper attention. You can worry about things if you wish, but with a professional agent in whom you have confidence, you really shouldn’t need to.
Leave your opinion here. Please be nice. Your Email address will be kept private, this form is secure and we never spam you.