Select an agent with knowledge, experience and negotiating experience in the area you're looking
Choose an agent with an Accredited Buyer's Designation to best represent you
Request testimonials from past clients
Find out how your agent handles Multiple Offer situations and what to expect if you get in to that situation with your offer
Get acquainted beforehand with the forms you'll be signing to purchase the home
Once you've identified your agent, remain loyal and consider a Buyer's Agency Agreement. This ensures the agent really working for you.
Get pre-approved by a lender so when you make the offer you'll be taken seriously by the Seller
Take time to identify the most important things to you in a home
Request your agent put you on Automatic Email Notification for new properties. In this market it's not unusual for the best homes to sell within hours of listing.
Expect exceptional customer service from your agent with timely feedback and follow-up
Stages of most real estate transactions from time of mutual acceptance is inspection, financing, title review, escrow set-up, appraisal and closing/signing.
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