Overview
Speed wins. From first showing to offer delivery, responsive agents surface opportunities sooner and keep negotiations on track.
Why This Matters
In competitive windows, hours matter. Systems for updates, scheduling, and docs reduce friction and risk.
Neighborhood Insights
- Showing Logistics: Dense corridors demand efficient routing and fast access.
- Offer Timing: Align with listing agent preferences and neighborhood norms.
- Vendor Network: Quick inspectors and lenders keep momentum.
How to Choose
- Expect SLAs: reply within hours, daily status updates, proactive check-ins.
- Use shared timelines and auto-alerts for milestones.
- Pre-book inspectors and line up lender TBDs before offer week.
- Keep docs e-signed and ready for rapid revision.
Market Snapshot
Illustrative: Faster comms correlate with fewer lost deals. Track your own response metrics and outcomes.
FAQs
How fast is ‘responsive’?
Same-day on inquiries; sub-2 hours during active negotiations.
Do tools really help?
Yes—texts, shared timelines, and e-sign speed everything up.
What should I ask an agent?
Ask how they communicate, how often, and what systems they use.