What Do Texas Homebuyers Want From Their Realtor?

The Lone Star State continues to be one of the fastest growing states in the country with a red hot housing market…high demand and low inventory! According to Realtor.com, more than 45 million millennials are in the first-time home buying ages of 26-35 with a big chunk of them settling in Texas in 2022. This helps make for an ongoing robust and competitive real estate environment for the foreseeable future. As a real estate professional, you want to be one of those “go to “ Realtors in your community with a solid reputation and a track record of success. Knowing what your clients want from a Realtor and going that extra mile will help give you an edge in such a crazy market. Here’s a few things that Texas homebuyers want and expect from their Realtor throughout the house hunting/home buying process:

Trust & Transparency

It should come as no surprise that the number one quality homebuyers want in an agent is trust. Always be honest and transparent about all pricing, offers and any issues that come along. This is especially important with the bidding wars going on in today’s market. List and communicate clearly everything that is conveyed in the sale of the home so that all parties are on the same page.

Quick Response

Make it a habit to promptly return all calls, texts and emails. According to the Texas Association of Realtors, this is something that is important to over 50% of homebuyers. Not only is it common courtesy in general, but it should be part of your excellent customer service as a real estate agent. Your clients will appreciate your professionalism and it’ll help keep you on the ball.

Help With Pre-Approval

Although Realtors aren’t in the home loan business themselves, a good
gent will have connections with people who are. You should be able to refer your clients to a trusted lender and other professionals involved in the home buying process. Do your best to get the ball rolling so that you can get on with the business of shopping for a home.

Exceptional Listener & Counselor

A good listener is always high on the list of what buyers want in a Realtor. Additionally, they’re counting on you to offer insight on things like location, neighborhoods, schools, property taxes, etc. This will require a little extra homework on your part, but it will be well worth it in your quest to find the perfect home for your clients.

Top Negotiator

Your clients want someone who will go to bat for them hard at all stages of the home buying process. Not only do they want someone who can negotiate the best price on a home purchase, but someone who can negotiate home repair requests, closing costs and other inevitable expenses that are bound to come up. While you may be at the mercy of the housing market, a good negotiator can always help tip the scales in favor of their clients.