including the potential for direct compensation, and maintain loyalty to you.
LOOK FOR PROPER CREDENTIALS
You wouldn’t trust a doctor who didn't have the proper credentials and licensing. Don’t trust a real estate agent who doesn’t present theirs or doesn’t have them at all. It’s easy to find real estate agents who can take the job, but finding agents with special credentials—those who have gone that extra step to take additional classes in certain specialties of real estate sales—is worth looking into. When buying a home, working with a Broker-Salesperson gives you an edge over working with just a Realtor. A Broker- Salesperson has advanced training, additional licensing, and deeper market expertise, ensuring you get top-tier service. Similarly, if you choose to use a real estate agent who’s also a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, it will be a bonus. However, ensure they have credentials that are relevant to your need(s).
RESEARCH LICENSING
Your state will have a license board for all active REALTORS® and agents, which you can easily access. You will also be able to see their contact information, disciplinary actions, complaints, or any other information that you’ll need to help influence your decision—especially since most of the information is now posted online.
GIVE THE “WHAT ELSE” TEST
A good agent will know about all the other properties for sale in the area. Also, a good agent always does their research regarding
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