The Home Buying Process
Step 4: Select an Agent
Working with a qualified real estate agent can improve your house-finding experience dramatically. As a partner, advisor, and guide, your agent can help you:
- Understand the local market and current house prices.
- Access the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for available properties, expired properties and actual sales prices of homes that have recently sold.
- Organize and complete the necessary paperwork to make an offer and close.
- Present your offer to the seller’s agent and negotiate you the best price.
So, how do you find the right Realtor for you? Meet with them personally to make sure you feel comfortable with them and the way they conduct themselves. Some good questions to ask any real estate agent are:
- What company do you work for and how long have they been in business?
- Their knowledge of the specific areas you are interested in?
- How often and by what means will they communicate with you during the process?
