Find The Right Real Estate Agent

There are some buyers who decide that they don’t want to work with a real estate agent, but that is often a huge mistake. A real estate agent will represent you throughout the home buying process to ensure that you find the right home, ask the important questions, make an appropriate offer, have the power to negotiate and receive the necessary disclosures.

Real estate agents take the stress out of the experience by providing buyers with knowledge of the market and skills in the negotiation process. Furthermore, agents’ expertise and skill are provided to buyers without charge.

How is this possible? Well, as a buyer, your agent is only paid a commission if you close on a new home. And the commission that they receive is paid through the purchasing price of the house. So, it’s technically the seller who pays for your representation.

Therefore, the question shouldn’t be: Should you find a real estate agent? It should be: How do you find the right agent?

The way to find a good agent is by asking the right questions. Some questions to ask may include:

• How long have you been working as a real estate agent?
• What makes you different than other agents?
• How many customers/clients are you currently working with?
• What experience do you have finding homes in my price range?
• How knowledgeable are you about my desired area?
• Are you willing to provide me with references?

Real estate agents play a big role in a successful and stress-free home buying experience, so it’s crucial that you find a good one. If you need help finding the right real estate agent, give us a call and we can connect you with a professional agent.

Once you select the best agent for you, he or she will look over your approval letter, discuss your budget and help you set your priorities.