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Ten Questions You Should Ask Your Realtor

When buying a home, the questions you ask your realtor are crrictical. Your realtor is helping you with an important financial decision, so you need to be sure that the decision is in your best interest. The following are ten questions you should be asking as you are working with a realtor or before you hire them to assist you (and you're positive to come up with more questions as you move along in the process).

Questions You Have to Ask


How long have you been selling homes? – While many newer realtors will be just as proficient at selling homes as their more experienced counterparts, you may want to consider those that have been selling for a longer time as they tend to move more quickly and can help you focus your efforts in a further effectual manner.


How can I get in contact with you? – Find a realtor that can be reached in a number of ways in case you have questions or interests – email, phone, cell phone, office, fax, etc. Since realtors are often running from place to place, you need to be able to get into contact with them when it's necessary.


Is this all that you do for your job or are you splitting your time with additional employment? – Choose realtors that are devoted intensively to real estate as they tend to have a better understanding of what you expect from them. Those that only do real estate part time might not have the good idea of what the market is like and how it can aid you in your search.


Are you going to speak for me or the seller? – Make sure you are looking for a realtor that is going to stand for you in order to get the best insight into the process. When you look at realtors that represent sellers, they are inclined to push you in certain directions instead of watching for your needs.


What are the costs that are entailed? – Be sure to get any quoted prices in writing prior to working with a realtor. This will help to ensure you are only paying for what you agreed to in the process, rather than having to pay fees that you do not identify after the sale is done.


How long does it usually take to find a home for a client? – Finding out the response to this question is often a good way to discover the efficiency of the realtor. While some clients are exacting and call for more of the realtor's time, a high-grade realtor should be able to listen to your requisites and then match you quickly with a high-grade fit.


Will you be showing me listings from other companies or just yours? – Again, this is a question that will show you how objective they will be with your real estate needs. You should be able to see a wide range of properties that fit your specifications.


Do you have online resources where I can look for homes? – When you're constantly on the go, it helps to have online realtor listings that you can access. This will help you point out potential houses to your realtor that you want to consider and save them time and resources searching for you.


When are you available to show homes? – Your schedules are going to have to mesh in order to see the homes you like when you have the time.


Is your performance guaranteed? – You want to view for a realtor who will guarantee that they can find you a home. If not, you should not have to pay for their services or you should receive a deduction on other services.

Contributed by Mobile Settlement Services, Inc. on June 10, 2008, at 1:08 PM UTC.

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