Eight Important Questions to ask your agent
Choosing the right professional real estate agent is a crucial part of your home buying experience. His or her expertise will eventually lead you to the home that you need in a fast, convenient and hassle free manner.
Of course, qualifications are important. However, finding a solid, professional agent means getting beyond the resume, and into what makes an agent effective. Use the following interview questions as your starting point when hiring your licensed real estate agent:
- Why did you become a real estate agent?
- Why should I work with you?
- What do you do better than other real estate agents?
- What process will you use to help me find the right home for my particular wants and needs?
- What are the most common things that go wrong in a transaction and how would you handle them?
- What are some mistakes that you think people make when buying their first home?
- What other professionals do you suggest we work with and what are their credentials?
- What are the testimonials from your past clients or references?