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| Buying a Home - Finding the right Agent for you. |
| When choosing a Realtor, select someone you are comfortable with and you feel will best represent your needs. You need someone who will go beyond your expectations. |
| What to look for in a Realtor: |
| Knowledge about the community you want to live
in. Experience Patience Full access to the area's multiple listing services (MLS) Understands your wants, needs, and personal tastes Honesty and trustworthiness Willingness to keep you informed of changes in the market. |
| SOME QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR AGENT |
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1. What are the six fiduciary, client level duties you would owe to me if I hire you as my buyer's agent? (Confidentiality, Accountability, Reasonable Skill and Care, Undivided Loyalty, Obedience to Lawful Instructions, Full Disclosure) |
| 2. Will you try to sell me on of your companies listings, and can you represent me 100% when doing so? |
| 3. Will you ask me to sign a buyer representation contract? |
| 4. How will you help me save money? |
| 5. What unique approaches do you have to help me buy my home? |
| 6. How will you promptly and thoroughly communicate with me throughout this process? |
| 7. How will you serve me throughout the transaction? |
| 8. How will you be involved with me after the closing? |
| 9. Do you have information about For Sale By Owner properties? |
| 10. Will you recommend other professionals to assist me? (inspectors, appraisers, lawyers, etc.) |
| 11. Will you check neighborhoods for registered sex offenders, and give us other crime statistics? |
| 12. Specifically, how will you protect my best interests, and why should I hire you rather than another agent? |
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All agents are bound by law to deal fairly and ethically with both buyers and sellers. |
