Today we will talk with Mihaela Popov, real estate agent, specialized in renting apartments and houses in Chisinau. Mihaela Popov was nominated as the best real estate specialist (Rent) within the company Acces Imobil for the year 2020.
1. Why did you choose the profession of real estate agent?
I chose to develop a professional career in this field after a series of professional experiences in different fields in the country and abroad. I understood that I really like to interact with people, to offer solutions to their needs. Real estate fits perfectly with my view - it's not just a simple job, it gives you the opportunity to help a lot of people and assert yourself professionally.
2. What are the qualities of a successful real estate agent?
The qualities of a successful real estate agent fall into the magic triangle: goal - perseverance - result (energy). So it is very important to have very well defined goals, to make the maximum possible effort to provide quality services, to be oriented towards customer, and the perseverance with which you move every day will bring you results. The result, in turn, brings you the energy you need to set new great goals.
3. How important is teamwork?
Teamwork is essential. Teamwork allows everyone to strengthen their efforts to achieve a common goal. Our common goal within the company Acces Imobil is to help people throughout the process of purchasing or renting a home, to make it as simple as possible, and as a result to have as many satisfied customers as possible.
4. What are your tips for those who want to rent an apartment?
I recommend to clients who want to rent an apartment to adress to a professional real estate specialist who can facilitate their search process. Even from the beginning to define the most important features of the apartment (number of rooms, the presence of furniture and household appliances, etc.) and what is the maximum budget available for rent.
After a thorough analysis of the apartments on the internet, to go to viewing as soon as possible, because the good offers will not be long time without tenants. It is important to be punctual to avoid creating the feelings of irresponsibility to the owners. The owners want to make sure that the new tenants are trustworthy people, who will take care of the goods in the apartment and pay on time, and the first impression always matters.
5. What are the advantages for the tenant to work with a real estate agent?
The advantages of working with a real estate specialist for tenants are the following:
- time saving - the real estate specialist will present the best offers on the market that meet the needs of the tenant.
- security - a rental agreement is concluded between the tenant and the owner where all the contractual obligations for the safety of each party are stipulated (the tenant will not be evicted without good reasons, and the owner will receive his rent money on time, etc.)
- money saving - the tenant pays absolutely nothing to the agent for the service provided, and the apartments for rent are at real market prices.
6. What are the advantages for the owner to work with a real estate agent?
Any owner wants to find the right tenant who will take care of his real estate as well as his own property and will pay on time. By addressing to a professional real estate agent, the owner can be sure that he will find the right tenant as soon as possible.
7. Why should a owner sign an exclusive representation agreement with a real estate agent?
My experience abroad has shown me that any collaboration is based on signing a contract, where the terms and conditions of the contract are very clearly specified. Thus, the owner and the agent have very clear guarantees and obligations and there is transparency in the collaboration process.
For the owner, the biggest advantage in signing an exclusive representation contract with a real estate specialist is obtaining the maximum rental price that the tenants are ready to offer in the shortest possible time. This is due to the creation of healthy competition between tenants and the omission of competition between real estate agencies.
8. What are the most requested areas for rent?
The most requested areas for rent are the areas in the vicinity of squares and parks, on the main arteries of the city where there is direct access to public transport, in the vicinity of educational institutions, as well as shopping and leisure centers.
9. What are the most important factors that contribute to renting a home in the shortest time possible?
The most important factors that contribute to renting a home are the location, the clean appearance of the home, the endowment with quality furniture and the presence of appliances. And last but not least, a fair rental price correlated with the details listed above.
10. What are your professional expectations for 2021?
The major goal for this year professionally is to double the number of recommendations from satisfied customers. For me, the biggest motivation is the joy on the faces of customers. This fact indicates that I honestly and professionally carry out my activity as a real estate specialist.
