So you want to work with a Realtor, but how do you choose
the right one?
Well, here are some very important questions to ask any
Realtor you consider working with.
Is the agent a licensed broker?
Is he or she a full-time agent?
Does the agent work primarily with buyers or
sellers?
How long has he or she been an agent?
Experienced agents work half the time with
sellers and the other half with buyers. Newer agents work mostly
with buyers. Agents who work primarily with sellers may be the
wrong fit for what you need as a buyer.
How many other buyers and sellers is the agent
working with now? A good agent often works with five-12 clients
at a time. An agent with more than 12 clients may be too busy
to focus on your homebuying needs.
What regions and property types does the agent
specialize in?
What kind of office support does the agent
have?
Does the agent hold any professional designations?
Does the agent handle property in your price
range?