10 Things to Ask a Potential Real Estate Agent

10 Things to Ask a Potential Real Estate Agent

Is the agent a licensed broker?

Is he or she a full-time agent?

What regions and property types does the agent specialize in? Make 19219o142t sure the agent knows the area well.

Does the agent handle property in your price range?

How long has he or she been an agent?

Does the agent work primarily with buyers or sellers? Experienced agents work half the time with sellers and the other half with buyers. Newer agents work mostly with buyers. Agents who work primarily with sellers may be the wrong fit for what you need as a buyer.

How many other buyers and sellers is the agent working with now? A good agent often works with five-12 clients at a time. An agent with more than 12 clients may be too busy to focus on your homebuying needs.

What kind of office support does the agent have?

Ask for a list of the agent's transactions over the last year. Call buyers who have purchased a home in your price range or neighborhood.

Does the agent hold any professional designations?