While it is possible to find and purchase your home or real estate without an agent, this is one of the largest & most important financial decisions you will ever make.

How To Select The Right Agent: Good agents strive to continuously improve themselves. Ask about their credentials and education. Only agents who are members of the National Association of Realtors can call themselves a REALTOR®.

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, ask your realtor the following questions:
 

• Can you explain in detail the process from contract to closing?
   
• Specifically describe how you will represent my interests above yours throughout the process?
   
• What is the process you use to negotiate on my behalf?
   
• What is your real estate background and experience? How will it help me?
   
• Are you a REALTOR®?

Planning to buy a home?
 

• Tell me in detail the type of information you can gather for me about a home listed for sale that may be of interest to me. (i.e., comparable sales, resales, disclosures, etc.)
   
• What type of assistance do you provide in finding a mortgage lender?
   
• Do you have any financial affiliations with mortgage lenders, and is that a conflict of interest?
   
• What role do you play in the mortgage lending, title and closing processes?
   
• How will you assist me in the inspection process?
   
• How can you assist me in dealing with a ‘‘for sale by owner?’’
   
• What are the on-going services you provide after closing?