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How to Pick a Real Estate Agent to Buy a Home

What are the qualities that a homebuyer should look for when choosing a real estate agent to represent them to buy a home? Which terms should be negotiated with agents?



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by rdeberry
Apr 2, 2008 Buying or Selling Utilizing a Team
Ask questions regarding how the agent or team operates. It will keep you from having any surprises during the process. ... read full review
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by rdeberry
Mar 12, 2007 Picking A Great Buyer's Agent
Personality, Experience, Knowledge, Energy, and Concerned more with the customers needs rather than their own. ... read full review
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by osmaster
Feb 18, 2006 Ask your friends and neighbors for referrals.
Ask a friend. Get a referral, read the New York Times Real Estate Section (for New York City). ... read full review
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by bulldogmedia
Apr 19, 2005 10 Tips to Find Your Dream Home
Go online and do your research!!! ... read full review
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by danhitomi730
Apr 13, 2005 Dan Larson, the best agent in Minnesota
Dan Larson is a third generation agent... and it shows. I learned that being good in real estate can be a craft that is handed down and improved through generations.... read full review
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by inphri
Jun 26, 2004 Get Personally Involved -- it is YOUR Home! Learn Everything You Need to Know.
Research yourself to get low cost mortgage and closer. Don't rely on others to put the final paperwork together. Learn all the terms and know what you are getting into.... read full review
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by jkkelley
Nov 8, 2001 how to keep unwanted objects out of your bodily orifices while buying your first home
get a referral; use someone with a lot of experience; don't listen to your sister-in-law; deal in good faith... read full review
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by caithnessfan
Aug 18, 2001 I want my dream home but don't know how to deal with the sharks!
A good agent will look out for YOUR best interests first and their commision second.... read full review
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by emuelle1
May 27, 2001 Buying a condo- lessons learned
Find an agent who will help you get what you want. Listen to his advice but remember, you're the one who has to live in the home that you buy.... read full review
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by ByronFoxx
May 14, 2001 Do it yourself - IF YOU CAN!
Consider doing it yourself!... read full review
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by terrid
May 14, 2001 What a difference an office makes-Part 2
Get an agent that works for you, not the other party.... read full review
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by terrid
Apr 30, 2001 What a difference an office makes!
The agent is suppose to work for you, not you for the agent.... read full review
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by nfli
Apr 16, 2001 Tips From A Professional....
Try to get a referral to a quality agent, interview them as if you are hiring for a job, look for special designations.... read full review
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by matochak
Apr 5, 2001 Buying Residential Real Estate in a Competitive Urban Market
I don't think you should pick a real estate agent to buy. Doing so will probably increase your purchase price and reduce your choices.... read full review
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by Destinys-Child
Mar 26, 2001 Century 21 Realty - More concerned with your money than anything!!
Be careful... read full review
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by lisalexx
Feb 17, 2001 Should your Home Inspector be Sherlock Holmes?
Have a home inspection!... read full review
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by lisalexx
Feb 11, 2001 Not all Realtors are Rats...
Educate yourself as to the process and watch the mannerisms of your agent.... read full review
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by frazzledspice

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Dec 27, 2000 First Do Your Homework, Then Find the Right Realtor
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by gerper
Dec 12, 2000 "Hey lady! Just who the heck are you working for here?!"
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by MrsHall
Dec 12, 2000 Control your own destiny!
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