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How to Pick a Real Estate Agent to Buy a Home

What are the qualities that a homebuyer should look for when choosing a real estate agent to represent them to buy a home? Which terms should be negotiated with agents?



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by frazzledspice

frazzledspice is a Top Reviewer on Epinions 		Dec 27 '00 First Do Your Homework, Then Find the Right Realtor
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by jkkelley
 Nov 08 '01 how to keep unwanted objects out of your bodily orifices while buying your first home
get a referral; use someone with a lot of experience; don't listen to your sister-in-law; deal in good faith... read full review 		Very Helpful
by sweetsue_98
 Oct 31 '00 There Is At Least ONE Great Realtor!
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by gerper
 Dec 12 '00 "Hey lady! Just who the heck are you working for here?!"
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by Cougarlady
 Oct 14 '00 Buying a home?
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by pbyaeger
 Oct 23 '00 Hey Lady, Want Thousands of Dollars For Being Nice to Me?
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by inphri
 Jun 26 '04 Get Personally Involved -- it is YOUR Home! Learn Everything You Need to Know.
Research yourself to get low cost mortgage and closer. Don't rely on others to put the final paperwork together. Learn all the terms and know what you are getting into.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by lisalexx
 Feb 11 '01 Not all Realtors are Rats...
Educate yourself as to the process and watch the mannerisms of your agent.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by rdeberry
 Mar 12 '07 Picking A Great Buyer's Agent
Personality, Experience, Knowledge, Energy, and Concerned more with the customers needs rather than their own. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by matochak
 Apr 05 '01 Buying Residential Real Estate in a Competitive Urban Market
I don't think you should pick a real estate agent to buy. Doing so will probably increase your purchase price and reduce your choices.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by dbhoutx
 Oct 06 '00 Find The Right Real Estate Agent to Help you Buy your Dream Home!
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by Jennlee.2
 Oct 09 '00 Buyers agent becoming more and more important in Real Estate purchase
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by MrsHall
 Dec 12 '00 Control your own destiny!
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by nfli
 Apr 16 '01 Tips From A Professional....
Try to get a referral to a quality agent, interview them as if you are hiring for a job, look for special designations.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Destinys-Child
 Mar 26 '01 Century 21 Realty - More concerned with your money than anything!!
Be careful... read full review 		Very Helpful
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