HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST AGENT FOR YOUR NEEDS UR NEEDS
You might be urged to pick the first real estate agent who appeals to or approaches you, but that’s something to avoid. As with any professional, there are degrees of professionalism, dedication, and experience. The “wow factor” will wear off. Meet with prospective buyer's agents in their offices. A good buyer’s agent will want to know whether you’re pre-approved for a loan by a financer, what kind, and the loan terms you’re getting. They should spend adequate time discovering what you’re looking for in a house. They should listen as much as talk and ask questions. Watch to see if the agent makes notes. If the agent doesn’t broach the topic, ask for an explanation of their understanding of agency relationships and obligations to you. The law requires agents to explain whether they’ll work for the buyer or the seller whenever they have substantive contact with a customer or prospective client. If the agent doesn’t offer you a buyer’s agreement, that agent represents the seller, not you. If the agent can’t explain agency concepts, move to the next agent. Be sure that the agent will show you all listings or properties on the market that meet your requirements, not only those handled in-house. Buyer’s agents have the legal duty to put the buyer’s needs ahead of their own. Even when his compensation for selling an in-house listing is higher, they must inform you about other available, suitable listings and take you to see viable prospects. A good buyer’s agent will provide you with a home-buying education. While the listing agent will point out a home's features, a good buyer’s agent will point out the faults—or provide you with adequate advice.
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