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Evaluating An Estate Agent

In selecting the right estate agent to work with, you should ask them the following key questions:

• Is the agent a member of the National Association of Estate Agents and subscribes to its strict code of ethics
• Is Estate agency their full-time career?
• What estate agency qualifications does the agent hold?
• Who is the agent representing-you or the seller? The discussion is supposed to occur early on, at the "initial interview" with you. The agent should discuss his particular definitions of agency, so you'll know where you stand.
• In exchange for your commitment, how will the estate agent help you accomplish your goals?
• Will the agent show you homes that meet your requirements and provide you with a list of the properties he or she is showing you?