Seller brokers, buyer’s agents, dual agents, exclusive seller agents, discount agents – real estate agents come in many different forms. The articles, columns, radio shows, blog posts and videos here help you navigate the new and complex world of hiring a real estate agent.
Starting A Career In Real Estate
Working as an "apprentice" of sorts to the top Realtor in your area, you will soon learn how to be a very good agent. You can't ask for any better training than to watch a top agent work at her business day in and day out. Previous job experience and skills will also transfer over to help you with a new career in real estate.
How To File Complaint Against Real Estate Agent
A buyer is out a large sum of money due to fraud committed by a real estate agent. A complaint can be filed against the agent, but an attorney should really be used to go after this agent. It's though to know how to proceed against the agent without the help of a competent litigator.
Nine Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Real Estate Agent
How do you hire a real estate agent? You want to find someone who will be a partner in your home selling or buying effort. Ask the questions to make sure you are compatible with your real estate agent or broker, every step of the way.
Check Real Estate Agent’s License Before Hire
Before you hire a real estate agent, make sure he or she has an active license to do business in your state. Most states require that the license is printed and displayed in the agent's office. You can also contact the state to verify the license.
Home Buyers And Sellers: Working With An Experienced Real Estate Agent Is Key
In this column, Ilyce explains why home buyers and sellers should work with an experienced real estate agent. Home buyers and sellers should work with real estate agents with 10 or more years working in the housing market. Ilyce says experienced real estate agents have seen the real estate market turn several times and are better prepared to help home buyers and sellers with their real estate needs.
Real Estate Agent Changes Fee In Escrow Papers
When you work with a real estate agent, he or she may promise you a certain fee schedule. What can you do if the real estate agent changes the fee schedule after your verbal agreement? You can call the agent's managing broker and the association of Realtors in your state.
More On The Buyer/Agent Relationship
While many agents do work exclusively on their agents behalf, there are too many situations where a buyer's agent also winds up representing the seller in a dual or non-agency relationship. By disclosing to the agent exactly how much a buyer likes a property, the buyer gives away some of his or her leverage. Not disclosing it to the agent protects the buyer from awkward no-agency or dual agency situations that may develop later.
Listing Contract Doesn’t Have Cancellation Terms
A home seller has become unhappy with her listing agent and would like to cancel the listing contract. The contract doesn't state anything about cancellation and the listing agent refuses to accept the cancellation. Ilyce explains what options the home seller may have.
Real Estate Agents Want Repeat Customers
When you find a real estate agent you like you may decide to work with him or her several times. When a real estate agent works with you repeatedly he or she gets to know your real estate likes and dislikes. But watch out for unethical behavior from real estate agents who want repeat customers.