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Rainmaker
1,052,186
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Very good question. I think writing skills are critical. The agent should be literate, grammatically correct and able to express important points clearly. I see horrifying verbiage in contracts. The more poorly written those are, the more exposure to liability.

Sep 26, 2017 08:40 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I believe ability to communicate clearly, concisely is critical in any business situation. And I believe that communicating grammatically and with correct spelling also shows one's professionalism.

Sep 27, 2017 12:33 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Being a scholar is not important but being able to clearly convey the wishes of the client is.

Sep 26, 2017 07:43 PM
Ambassador
6,393,154
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

It is important to appear literate and competent.

Sep 26, 2017 06:57 PM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

It's as important as having a photo online and not be Anonymous.

Sep 27, 2017 06:28 AM
Ambassador
5,229,945
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Very important and spell-check is likely just as important to learn to use...and USE it!

Sep 26, 2017 09:29 PM
Rainmaker
787,902
Brian L. Sirota, Esq.
Bristar Realty (Realtor/Attorney) - Orange, CA
For Solutions: (714) 501-7660

Muy importante!

Sep 26, 2017 09:23 PM
Rainmaker
4,160,356
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

It is important.

Sep 26, 2017 09:10 PM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Writing skills ARE very important.

Sep 26, 2017 07:30 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I like to think it is.

Sep 26, 2017 07:05 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I think every real estate agent needs to be well versed with writing skills.... or that agent should have someone else write for them.... 

Sep 27, 2017 05:49 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Communication is key in this business - being able to get the point across is a valuable skill

Sep 27, 2017 05:46 AM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Not much. A REALTOR should be filling in blanks, not writing dissertations.

Sep 27, 2017 05:37 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,381
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Communication ability is key. Want proof, look at our politicians!

Sep 27, 2017 05:33 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,042
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I think it is important.  Often times that skill is our first impression and one that can have a lasting impact.  

Sep 27, 2017 05:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,623
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

How important is a Realtor's headshot?

Sep 27, 2017 04:57 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Coherent and accurate communication is always important...

Sep 27, 2017 04:32 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,153
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Examine your skills bank and activate that for optimum results

Sep 27, 2017 06:27 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

It is important to be able to communicate effectively.

Sep 27, 2017 05:47 AM
Rainmaker
7,835,402
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Very important.

Sep 27, 2017 05:41 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Agents with exceptional WRITING skills to often choose to exercise those skills and write too much. Then the fun begins.

Write concisely.

Write sparingly.

Remove everything not directly pertinent, critical or essential to this transaction or representation agreement.

The real discipline, like so much of life, is not the mastery of the wordsmithing craft but learning when to shut up. Failing to do so is when the fun begins.

Sep 27, 2017 05:36 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Important, but not as important as it once was.

Sep 27, 2017 05:07 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Very important.

Sep 27, 2017 03:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

I am with Evelina. 

And writing skills are important.

Sep 20, 2018 12:29 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Ha ha ha

In Miami a lot of realtors DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH and they call you and 1st questions :"Do you speak Spanish?"

So, you tell me, how importaant is writing skills. 

Sep 20, 2018 11:29 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,472
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Clear and precise information should be relayed and no spelling errors! 

Sep 29, 2017 06:49 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

You mean for offers? We just need to fill in the blanks.

For listing description - hire someone who writes well.

Sep 27, 2017 10:18 PM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I think writing skills are important all around and particularly in negotiations. That might include not just vocabulary or intelligent concepts espressed in a literate way, but grammar as well - a single comma might actually change the meaning of a sentence! 

Sep 27, 2017 01:35 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

As long as  it is easy to understand that is the main issue of this.

Sep 27, 2017 09:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Extremely.  If you use the wrong form of their or were that is a huge mistake and can cost you.

Sep 27, 2017 09:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Verwy Verwy important Elmer Fudd

Sep 27, 2017 08:17 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Writing is a key element in communication.  Communication is essential. If the skills are poor I feel it impacts representation in a multitude of ways.

Sep 27, 2017 07:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

I believe REALTORS® should stick to keeping their writing skills in plain simple English. Don't try to write in what you may think is legalese. Keep it simple so everyone can understand the discussion, etc.

Sep 27, 2017 06:50 AM