Questions to Ask a Buyer's Agent

If you’re ready to buy a home, you should feel empowered to find and work with the agent who is the best fit for your needs. Here are a few questions you should consider when selecting an agent:

→What types of services can you provide me?
Agents may offer many types of services such as finding you homes that meet your criteria, accompanying you to showings, sharing their analysis of the market and available properties, negotiating on your behalf, and more.

→How well do you know the markets where I am searching for a home?
Your agent must be licensed where you are buying a home. But they should also have the market knowledge to help you successfully find a home where you are searching.

→Do you have experience working with buyers in my situation?
Many agents specialize in working with certain types of buyers, such as first-time buyers and veterans. Ask your prospective agent about their experience and any designations or certifications they have earned related to working with buyers like you.

→Can you tell me about your approach to scouting properties?
Agents and brokerages across the country have different business models and use and provide various technology, tools, and resources to inform their search process. Discuss with your prospective agent how their unique approach will help you find the right home.