How to Choose a Realtor When Buying or Selling a House

Buying or selling a home can be very stressful, but with the right realtor, your worries can be put to rest.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet
• Friends
• Newspaper

1. Ok, so you are ready to buy or sale. Call someone, anyone. Odds are that your friend or relative has bought or sold a house and knows someone to recommend.

2. Read the newspaper. Realtors advertise in the newspaper all of the time. You can look and see who is excited about trying to work for you. After all, a realtor is an employee of yours. Remember, if they are in a Limited Consensual Dual Agency agreement or acting as a transaction broker, they do not work for you! There must be a single agency agreement established either as a buyers or sellers agent.

3. Visit the National Association of Realtors website. Make sure the person you are considering hiring is a Realtor. They have benefits and access to listings that non-members do not have.

4. Interview potential agents. You have the right to set up meetings before you decide who you would like to work with.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure they are a Realtor
• Ask what type of agency agreement they are offering you.
• Contact a professional when making a decision or if you have questions.

Resources

• National Association of Realtors