Description
The Buyer Agent is an individual who is highly sociable, draws energy from working with people, and is optimistic and outgoing. They have a strong sense of urgency, but not at the expense of quality. In addition, they demonstrate on a daily basis the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and habits of a high-achieving buyer agent who is committed to excellence, putting clients first, practicing with integrity, and seeking win-win agreements for the betterment of our clients.
The Buyer Agent prospects for leads daily via multiple lead sources, closes those leads to appointments, closes for agreements, and then conducts a high-level strategy session. They will then create a curated search according to the client's needs and non-negotiables and will set up showing appointments with the buyer(s). They will help the clients identify the home that matches their needs and will refine the criteria and close for contract offers. At that point, the Buyer Agent will write the offer, negotiate the contract, and oversee the deal through its close. The relationship with the client does not stop there - in fact, it's only the beginning! The agent is committed to continuing to foster a relationship with the previous client via VCG systems.
The Buyer Agent also demonstrates a commitment to learning and strives for growth by regularly attending courses, teaching courses when appropriate, and regularly practicing conversations and dialogues. They are committed to investing in the people on the team and regularly provide them with learning and growth opportunities as well. They understand the concept of a team and how their activity impacts others on the team.
The Buyer Agent's activities directly affect the bottom line, and as such they are deeply committed to the team achieving greater and greater levels of success, as well as to growing their own skills and developing into a leader within the team.
This is a 100% commission position with the potential to earn a six-figure income, along with leadership, self-development, and growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
These are the standards a well-above-average performer will maintain or exceed:
•Prospect for both seller and buyer leads, convert leads to appointments, close for buyer agency agreements
•Conduct a Buyer Strategy session including Educating Buyer clients on the home buying process and market conditions, Conducting a thorough needs analysis to ensure fiduciary service to all buyer clients and Ensuring that buyer clients are pre-approved with a local mortgage lender (whenever possible)
•Curate a list of homes that meet client needs - identifying homes that best meet their non-negotiables, refining needs, and closing for an offer including searching the local MLS systems as well as searching for off-market properties via VCG systems and collecting in off-market database
•Write and submit all offers for buyer clients, effectively negotiating offers and overseeing the entire negotiation process including negotiating all inspection repairs
•Develop and maintain expert knowledge regarding mortgage financing, neighborhoods, schools, and all homeownership issues
•Communicate promptly responding within 12 hours (max) to all client phone calls, texts, and emails and Communicate diligently with administrative staff to ensure the highest level of service to buyer clients from initial contact to contract to close and beyond
•Maintain relationships with buyer clients via VCG systems to ensure client reviews and future client referrals
Qualifications
•Excellent at building rapport
•Growth-minded, learning-based, willing to learn and practice conversations and dialogues
•People- and service-oriented and able to work and collaborate in a team environment
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Good organizational skills
•Active Georgia Real estate license in good standing
•1-3 years of industry and sales experience preferred