Finally, hire an agent who is not only interested in making a sale, but also understands your needs and will have your best interests at heart. The way the agent answers these questions should help you decide if he or she is the one you want to sign with or not. An agent that takes the time to talk to you and make sure you get all the information you need is usually an agent that will consider your transaction as important. Be mindful of your communication skills and how you ask these questions. Tread carefully, particularly around more experienced Realtors®; they might be insulted at some of your questions. If you do online research beforehand, you can use what you found as part of your interview process to show that you’ve done your homework. You don’t want to insult or offend an agent to the point where you lose the relationship you want. CHOOSING A REAL ESTATE AGENT: AVOID THESE MISTAKES When choosing and hiring a real estate agent, avoid the following:
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