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The Top 10 Reasons for Using a Professional Real Estate Agent

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1. Identify properties that meet your specific requirements
2. Arrange for appointments and show you the properties
3. Market Analysis for the price and value of properties
4. Knowledge of the current real estate market
5. Educate you regarding the purchase agreement
6. Prepare an offer to purchase
7. Negotiation skills
8. Refer you to professional service providers
9. Their time, not yours
10. Loyalty to you

Selecting an Agent

1. How long have you been an agent?
2. Do you work full time or part time? How available are you?
3. Do you work a specific price range or area?
4. What percentage of your clients are first time home buyers?
5. What percentage of your business comes from previous buyers or referrals?
6. What percentage of your business is from sellers? From buyers?
7. How many transactions do you do a year?
8. Are you comfortable asking them questions?
9. What listings do they show you? Only their companies or any company?
10. What is the preferred means of communication?
11. Do you have a website?
12. Do your expectations match the agent’s?