What is a “trusted agent”? 

…And do they even exist in this age of readily accessible information? 

Sean Scoffield, the host of The Trusted Agent Podcast and the National Sales Manager of RESO – a digital real estate sales platform – joins us today to talk about the evolving role of real estate agents… Are they getting better or worse? 

We discuss the factors that make a real estate agent “trustworthy”, how AI does some things better than agents, buyers’ perceptions of agents, and whether or not agents are becoming obsolete. 

If you enjoyed the show, do like, rate, subscribe, and share us on social media and if you have your own questions you need clarity on, email us at questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au!

See you in the episode!



Episode Highlights:
Identifying a ‘trusted’ real estate agent [04:14]
Agents’ edge against technology [07:19]
Understanding the role of real estate agents [13:20]
Why buyers don’t trust real estate agents [17:53]
The problem with untrusting buyers [19:06]
How AI provides buyers with transparent offers [22:47]
Transparency isn’t always a good thing [28:44]
Are people missing out on a good market? [34:45]
5 signs of an agent you can trust [39:04]
How agents can beat the rise of AI in real estate [44:48]
Sean’s property Dumbo [46:23]
Avoiding settlement risks [50:26]



About our Guest:

Sean Scoffield is the host of The Trusted Agent Podcast. He is also a Business Consultant, currently working with Real Estate Principals, Sales Agents and Property Managers helping them form stronger connections with their Team, their Clients and their overall Mission & Purpose.



Links from the show:
The Trusted Agent Podcast (https://apple.co/3vWPU8T)
Reso Website (https://reso.com.au/) 



Connect with Us:
Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? www.gooddeeds.com.au
Work with Veronica: https://linktr.ee/veronicamorgan
Looking for a Mortgage Broker? www.wealthful.com.au
Work with Chris: hello@wealthful.com.au
Send in your questions to: questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au



Find this episode on our website:

https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/242



If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, rate and subscribe for more!

What is a “trusted agent”? …And do they even exist in this age of readily accessible information? 
Sean Scoffield, the host of The Trusted Agent Podcast and the National Sales Manager of RESO – a digital real estate sales platform – joins us today to talk about the evolving role of real estate agents… Are they getting better or worse? 
We discuss the factors that make a real estate agent “trustworthy”, how AI does some things better than agents, buyers’ perceptions of agents, and whether or not agents are becoming obsolete. 
If you enjoyed the show, do like, rate, subscribe, and share us on social media and if you have your own questions you need clarity on, email us at questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au!
See you in the episode!
 
Episode Highlights:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Identifying a ‘trusted’ real estate agent [04:14]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Agents’ edge against technology [07:19]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Understanding the role of real estate agents [13:20]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why buyers don’t trust real estate agents [17:53]</li>
<li aria-level="1">The problem with untrusting buyers [19:06]</li>
<li aria-level="1">How AI provides buyers with transparent offers [22:47]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Transparency isn’t always a good thing [28:44]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Are people missing out on a good market? [34:45]</li>
<li aria-level="1">5 signs of an agent you can trust [39:04]</li>
<li aria-level="1">How agents can beat the rise of AI in real estate [44:48]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sean’s property Dumbo [46:23]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Avoiding settlement risks [50:26]</li>
</ol>
 
About our Guest:
Sean Scoffield is the host of The Trusted Agent Podcast. He is also a Business Consultant, currently working with Real Estate Principals, Sales Agents and Property Managers helping them form stronger connections with their Team, their Clients and their overall Mission &amp; Purpose.
 
Links from the show:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Trusted Agent Podcast (<a href="https://apple.co/3vWPU8T">https://apple.co/3vWPU8T</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Reso Website (<a href="https://reso.com.au/">https://reso.com.au/</a>) </li>
</ul>
 
Connect with Us:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? <a href="http://www.gooddeeds.com.au/">www.gooddeeds.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Work with Veronica: <a href="https://linktr.ee/veronicamorgan">https://linktr.ee/veronicamorgan</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Looking for a Mortgage Broker? <a href="https://www.wealthful.com.au/">www.wealthful.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Work with Chris: <a href="mailto:hello@wealthful.com.au">hello@wealthful.com.au</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1">Send in your questions to: <a href="mailto:questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au">questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au</a> </li>
</ul>
 
Find this episode on our website:
<a href="https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/242">https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/242</a>
 
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, rate and subscribe for more!

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