Interviewing Real Estate Agents

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Interview several real estate agents to find one right for your situation.

Interviewing Real Estate Agents
Ask: Agent 1 Agent 2 Agent 3
How long have you been in the real estate business?
     
What professional designations have you earned?
     
Are you a full-time real estate agent?
     
How many home sales do you close annually?
     
Are you a licensed REALTOR®?
     
Do you have MLS access?
     
If buying a home: Will you represent me or the seller in the transaction?
     
If selling a home: Will you represent me or the buyer in the transaction?
     
Will I work directly with you or with an assistant?
     
Will you provide names and phone numbers of several individuals who have recently purchased homes through you?
     
Interviewing References
Ask: Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
Were you satisfied with the real estate agent?
     
What did they do well?
     
Is there anything you did not like about working with the agent?
     
Would you use this agent again?
     
If selling a home, what type of marketing plans were offered?
     

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