protected. • Follow your gut about whether you trust your agent. Interview them to test their knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Never pay any money in advance for any reason. The money exchanges hands after the sale. • Consider the agent’s customer-service skills, which are critical in this business. We’ve talked about newbie real estate agents, as well as precautionary steps to take, but what should you look for when hiring a real estate agent? You obviously want someone who knows what they’re doing, has a good reputation, is reasonably affordable, and has a friendly demeanor, but there’s more to it. For instance, you can’t just pick an agent based on a high quoted price and low commission rate. Review every agent to find the most professional one based on their backgrounds and history, so you can limit any challenges or problems when dealing with them in the future. • Honesty is an important quality of a real estate agent. An honest REALTOR® would be willing to share some of their good and bad experiences. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A REAL ESTATE AGENT
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