How to Choose a Real Estate Agent – Questions to Ask
Buyer
Purchasing your first Jacksonville home is an exciting – but potentially confusing – process. A qualified and experienced real estate agent can guide you through the home buying process, so it is therefore of extreme importance that you find a real estate agent that can successfully guide you on the road to home ownership.
The following questions should be asked before selecting a real estate agent to help you through the home buying process:
- How long have you worked in the field?
- What percentage of your business is devoted to working with buyers?
- Do you have extensive knowledge of the Jacksonville area? How familiar are you with the neighborhoods where I want to purchase?
- Do you have a list of past buyers that I can contact for references?
- What process do you use for locating properties that fit my criteria?
- How often will I be supplied with properties that fit my criteria? Will you tour these properties ahead of time to ensure that they fit my needs and wants?
- How are you paid? How does your commission process work?
- Are you available to educate me on the home buying process?
- Will you be there to guide me through the loan process? Do you work with any lenders, home inspectors, and insurance agents that can help me through the loan process?
- Do you have any recommendations on where I should begin as a new homeowner?
- Do you have an association membership that has a code of ethics or standards of practice?
- What are the details of your written agreement? What is the duration of the agreement?
- Will I be working directly with you, or will I also be working with your associates?
- How often are you available to answer my questions and address my concerns?
Date: 2009-01-26 14:11:00
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