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.

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.

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

It is important to appear literate and competent.

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

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

Muy importante!

It is important.

 Writing skills ARE very important.

I like to think it is.

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

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

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

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

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

How important is a Realtor's headshot?

Coherent and accurate communication is always important...

Examine your skills bank and activate that for optimum results

It is important to be able to communicate effectively.

Very important.

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.

Important, but not as important as it once was.

Very important.

I am with Evelina. 

And writing skills are important.

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. 

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

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

For listing description - hire someone who writes well.

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! 

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

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

Verwy Verwy important Elmer Fudd

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.

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.