Agent Interview Tip List

Does the agent:

·         Have an active real estate license in good standing? Check with the governing agency in your state if you´re not sure.

·         Have years of experience in the business? If not, does the agent work under the close supervision of an experienced broker who will assist you if necessary?

·         Have a good reputation for trustworthiness? Ask for names of buyers who´ve used the agent recently and talk to them.

·         Know the areas you´re interested in and regularly sell homes there?

·         Have time to work with you?

·         Have a professional demeanor? This person will represent you to sellers, other agents, lenders, etc.

 

·         Discuss agency relationships with you? Can the agent work with you in an agency relationship that you find acceptable?

·         Have a personality you can relate to?

·         Interview you regarding your housing needs and wants?

·         Listen attentively?

·         Return phone calls promptly?

·         Answer real estate questions in a manner that you understand?

·         Provide you with a list of properties he or she is showing you?

·         Show you homes that suit your needs?

·         Have some knowledge of home construction?

·         Belong to the multiple-listing service for the area you want to look in?

·         Qualify you for a loan, or introduce you to a lender or mortgage broker who can?

·         Complete a closing cost estimate for you?

·         Provide you with recommendations of lenders, mortgage brokers, inspectors, insurance agents, title agents, real estate attorneys, movers, etc.?

·         Have any schedule conflicts that will interfere with your home hunt? If so, interview the agent who´ll fill in.