Choosing a realtor who is responsive, knowledgeable and can bring muscle into the negotiating table can be the same as finding the proverbial needle in a haystack.

Who do you choose? So should you work with a rookie or the veteran?  Traditional or expert advisor? Does this even matter?


Rookie vs Veteran

Statistics show that veteran agents sell homes for an average of 12% more than their less experienced counterparts, says Bennie Waller, professor of finance and real estate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.


"The more experienced agent  are more likely  to sell the properties  listed, sell it at a higher price & with less time spent on the market," Prof. Waller says.

Generally, experienced agents have greater knowledge of the neighborhoods and a larger network of buyers and sellers, as well as relationships with home inspectors, appraisers and mortgage brokers.

"I believe the number one concern a consumer has is ease of doing business,"  says Kelly Broaddus, a veteran with 19 years as a Realtor and 10 years as a Mortgage Loan Officer under her belt.

Kelly is based in Flagstaff, Arizona and has been helping selling clients get as much as 18% more for their homes than traditional real estate agent by utilizing a proven repeatable system backed by market research to accomplish this goal.


Traditional vs Expert Advisor

What is the traditional way of doing real estate business? Way back in the day, real estate agent would just put up a yard sign, advertise in a newspaper and wait for the commission.

Nowadays, agent who survive in the business are "expert advisors". The new breed of real estate agent is a market expert, marketer, relationship manager, negotiator and optimizer. These agents arm themselves with every piece of information on the current state of the real estate market. Advertising medium has expanded from yard signs to newspapers to include the internet. They develop strong , long term relationship with other agents and understands the art of negotiation.

"I am committed to providing the best selection of property on and off the MLS, at the best possible price, arming my clients buying clients with up to date knowledge of or market place that will help them make confident intelligent decisions" says Kelly Broaddus.

Home buyers and sellers in Northern Arizona can reach The Kelly Broaddus Real Estate Advisor Team at REMAX Fine Properties 319 Regent St #203, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. 888-446-5602.