If you’re planning on purchasing a home in the near future, there’s a good chance you’ll be interviewing a few agents. What do you need to know? Is the agent experienced in this market? In the area? Do you viiibe? Here are 5 questions to ask your agent before you hire a real estate agent and sign that brokerage agreement!
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5 questions to ask as a buyer before hiring a real estate agent
01. Are you a full time agent? – How available will they be for you? If they are part time it may affect their availability. If they are not available to show a property do they have someone that can meet you?
02. How long have you been an agent? – It’s important to have an agent who knows the ins and outs of the business, and that level of knowledge only comes with experience. Look for someone with at least a few years in the business.
03. Do you work with a team? – Will I be working with you or will I be handed off to someone on your team? How about once we have a property under contract? Do I still connect with you? You’ll want to make sure you know who exactly you’re working with before jumping in!
These questions will help decide if that agent is a good fit!
04. Do you work with Buyers and Sellers? – Some agents only represent buyers, some focus solely on sellers, and some do both. Working with both buyers and sellers allows your agent to peek on the other side of the curtain. In an ever changing market, seeing the kind of offers that are getting accepted is a wonderful way for an agent to craft an offer that is appealing to the listing agent, and vice versa.
05. How do you get paid? – Most buyers’ agents get paid by the seller. If the seller’s agent does not share the buyer’s agents desired commission with them, are you responsible for the difference? This could mean thousands of dollars.
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