12 tips to use when choosing a buyers agent
A good buyer’s agent works to meet your needs and wants. Use these to help you find the agent that’s right for you.
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 1. Which do you prefer to work with — buyers or sellers — and why ?
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 2. Do you work full time as an agent? If not, why not ?
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 3. How many buyers are you presently working with? Are you busy ?
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4. How long have you been a real estate agent ?
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 5. Are you well-acquainted with the area where I plan to look for a home ?
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 6. What is the average house price for the area over the past year ?
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 7. Is the average price of the homes you deal with significantly above or below my budget ?
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 8. How many sales have you been involved with in the past year ?
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 9. Can you give me three references of buyers you have worked with ?
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 10. Do you arrange the appraisal, inspection and house insurance ?
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 11. Do you handle the closing ?
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 12. Do you have any professional designations, such as GRI (Graduate of the
        REALTORS Institute) or CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) ?
