Working with a boutique real estate company offers the opportunity for individually tailored pricing, one-on-one work with experienced New Orleans Realtors, and personalized service.
The Advantages of Working with a Boutique New Orleans Real Estate Agency Versus a Big Box Realty Company
When buying and selling real estate in the New Orleans area, the motto should not be “go big or go home,” when “good things come in little packages,” might be the better option.
Before the Internet, Realtors needed to work in a central office to exchange information on listings, and the more agents in an office, the more information that could be exchanged. Since then, the online Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has leveled the real estate playing field by giving all accredited Realtors, whether they work in a large office or a small firm, access to the same information.
While buying or selling real estate through a big, national brand firm might seem to be the preferred option; boutique real estate firms offer some distinct advantages over the big box companies.
Familiarity With the Local Market
All the data in the world is useless unless it is accompanied by deep local knowledge of the area you’re investing in. The agents at Satsuma Realtors don’t just live in New Orleans; they walk through the hottest neighborhoods, talk to homeowners, and check out available properties as soon as they become available. We know the local market inside and out, and share this expertise with our clients.
Strategic Negotiation Skills
When a real estate agent knows the market, they are in a position to ask the right questions and use actionable data, local insight, and creative negotiation skills to get their clients the best deals possible, making their priorities and goals a top priority. Satsuma handles our clients like family, and do everything we can to ensure that they achieve their goals.
Flexible Commission Rates
Big box firms often have commission rates that are set in stone to help pay for that large office, generous marketing budget, and big billboard. In comparison, a boutique firm’s commission structure is often more flexible without the overhead of a large company, which might include franchise fees, national advertising campaigns, and big regional conferences, allowing them to meet the unique needs of individual clients.
Hands-On Experience
Realtors choose to work in small, boutique firms like Satsuma because they dislike the cookie cutter approach and instead enjoy the hands-on aspect of the business, making them an ideal choice for flippers, investors, and first-time homebuyers in New Orleans. Our agents have extensive experience in renovations and remodels and possess the vision to help clients see past what might be wrong with a property, instead focusing on what can be done to improve the space.
Superior Customer Service
Most large real estate agencies have quotas and sales goals that are similar to other large-scale businesses. These requirements often push them to provide a lower level of service to a greater number of clients.
But quotas, pressure, and hard sells do not typically drive agents in small boutique agencies. Instead, a dedication to the personalized real estate approach, along with exceptional customer service, drive professionals who wish to build long-term relationships with both buyers and sellers.
At Satsuma Realtors, we stay on top of the most updated technology, trends, and data to help our clients reach their goals – without pressure or hard sells. To find out more about how our hometown approach to real estate can help you buy or sell property in the New Orleans area, contact us today.