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Find A REALTOR®

Finding a REALTOR®: There are several ways to go about finding a good real estate agent. These are a few things to keep in mind while making a decision:

• All licensed agents are not REALTORS®.  REALTORS® are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, the world’s largest professional association. The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS and are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. 
• Select a productive agent. An active agent will be aware of the trends and can help you find the “good deals” that are put on the market for sale.
• Choose a person you feel comfortable with. You have to work with someone you can talk to and even respect. If you can’t talk with your agent, how can you communicate your needs and desires to them? However, you don’t have to be friends with your agent. After all, you probably are not friends with your doctor or dentist.
• Interview more than one agent. When making an investment as important as a home purchase, you should get more than one opinion. It’s best to meet the agent at your home or at their office. It’s not possible to properly interview an agent while viewing a property that’s for sale. 
• Insure that the agent you select has time to help you find the home you are looking for. Some agents, although highly qualified, may not have time required to find your dream home. Everyone has limitations. You need to make sure that the agent you select is not working with too many prospects or has plans to take an extended vacation or travel while you are trying to purchase your home.   Top

Buyer Agency:  Agency- the relationship of trusts that exists between the sellers and buyers and their agents. The agency is best formed under written contract. You should hire and agent that can represent you as a “Buyer’s Agent”. Many agents have received special training to properly represent buyers. You can go one step further and hire an ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative). The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation in the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate agents/brokers by the Real Estate Buyers Agents Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® who have met the specified educational and practical experience criteria. Some agents have not had any buyer agency training and do not represent buyers, they represent the seller in the transaction. If you call the agent that has the property listed, they will usually represent the seller of the home they have for sell and not have your best interest in mind. Top

Our Directory:  When looking for an agent, there are several options you have to choose from.  One of the most important factors is that the agent you select is productive.  Being productive is a good indication that the agent is well trained, aware of the market condition, and works well with people.  An active agent is usually aware of where to find the types of homes you desire and if there are currently any good deals available.  

• To find a top producer in your area please check our directory (click here).  If there is not an agent listed in the area you need service, we can help you find one.  We have access to several relocation services that have information on the most productive agents and brokers throughout the United States and many other countries.
• Ask a friend.  Personal referrals are usually a good source to find a REALTOR® to represent you.  Even when you receive a referral, do interview the agent prior to viewing property with them.
• Previous contacts.  You may have been contacted by an agent that sold a home in your area or you may have meet an agent at a social function.  If you think they may be a good choice, call them and schedule an interview.
• You can check local phone books, real estate publications, Internet, etc. It’s not hard to find written information educating you about available real estate services. Please be aware that REALTORS® are independent contractors. That means the service you will receive will come from a person, not an entire company. 

Do not hire an agent because of the companies reputation.  It's the agent you're working with, not necessarily the company.

Interview Questions: Here is a list of questions you may want to ask the agents that you interview. Feel free to copy these questions and use them at your interview.

1. How long have you been a licensed real estate agent?  The answer should be at least two years. Real estate has high turn over and many agents don’t make twelve months, let alone 2 years. Usually the more the merrier, but remember that recent production doesn’t matter. 
2. Are you a full or part time agent?  Full time is the preferred answer. You need a full time professional to represent you.
3. Are you a member of the National Association of REALTORS®?  (Are you a REALTOR®?)  The answer should be yes. REALTORS® are held to a higher standard of practice.
4. How may homes have you sold in the past 12 months?  Hopefully the answer will be 20 or more. You want a productive agent representing you. The sales do not have to be actual sales, they can be a combination of listings and sales.
5. Have you had any buyer agency training?  Yes is the proper answer. It’s even better when they have obtained their ABR designation.
6. Do you have access to the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS)?  Yes is the only answer for this one. If the agents does not have access to this service, it will be very difficult for them to locate you a home or get information on listings you inform them about.  
7. How many buyers are you currently working with?  We believe 5 is a good number. If they are working with too many they may not be able to give you the time and attention you need. If they are working with less, that’s fine as long as they are productive.
8. Do you have any references?  References are not necessary, but if they are hesitant to let you contact a past buyer, they may not be confident they are providing a good service. If they do provide references, they should be recent customers. Usually buyers that have purchased a home within the last six months can best account about their experience with that agent.
9. Is there anyone that can help me if you are not available?  Yes is the preferred answer. Some agents have assistants or other agents that can assist you if they are unavailable.
10. Will you personally be showing me property?  This one can go either way. Some very productive agents use a “Buyer's Agent or Showing Agent” to show their customers property. If this is the case, you need to know how experienced the showing agent is and may want to also check their references.  Top

Final Decision: Once you’ve made up you mind, make a commitment to work exclusively with that agent. You want your agent to be dedicated to finding you the right home and helping you make the right decisions, so let your agent know you will only work with them.  Top

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