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How Much Do You Trust Your Real Estate Agent?

By Miranda Marquit 6 Comments - The content of this website often contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you buy through those links (at no cost to you!). Learn more about how we make money. Last edited October 15, 2014.

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When my husband and I decided to sell our house, as we knew that we wanted to use a real estate agent, since we knew we wouldn’t have the time to take care of everything ourselves. And what if the house took a long time to sell?

Of course, once you decide to use a real estate agent, the next step is to find someone you trust. In our case, it was fairly easy and straightforward. One of my friends, living in our neighborhood, is a real estate agent. We trusted her to take care of everything, and even keep up with the situation, since our closing date is a bit far out, and we are already in Pennsylvania.

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But how do you find a real estate agent you can trust if you don’t have access to someone you know as a real estate agent?

Here are some tips for looking for someone you can trust:

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  • Word of Mouth
  • Talk to Potential Real Estate Agents
  • Check Into Licenses
  • Trust Your Gut

Word of Mouth

If you don’t know someone who can act as your real estate agent, ask around. Find out who your family and friends have used, and who they were happy with. This is a great way to figure out who is worth looking into. You trust your family and friends (at least, hopefully you do), so it makes sense to consider their input when you are looking for services.

Talk to Potential Real Estate Agents

You should also talk to your potential real estate agents. Take the time to chat with them for a few minutes. Pay attention to the questions they ask you. Are they interested in your situation? Do they understand the situation? When you’re looking for a place, rather than selling, it’s especially important to find a real estate agent who “gets” you. One of the reasons I chose the real estate agent I did to find us an apartment in Pennsylvania was that she was the first person I talked to who started out by asking questions about our family and lifestyle, rather than going right into her listings.

Check Into Licenses

Don’t forget to vet your real estate agent. Check into his or her credentials. Is the license current? What other awards or certifications does he or she have? In some cases, real estate agents can get special training for specific types of housing, such as residential. This can be a helpful clue as to where an agent’s specialties lie, and what what to expect.

Trust Your Gut

Finally, trust your gut. If something doesn’t seem “right” to you about the agent, or if you don’t seem to get along together, move on to someone else. Your real estate agent is going to have insight into your situation, and will work closely with you. You need to be comfortable with that person. If something isn’t sitting well, or if you don’t feel as though you can truly trust the real estate agent, move on.

Your best results will come when the two of you can work as a team to meet your goals, whether it’s buying or selling a home.

Have your own tips for finding a good agent?  Tell us in the comments!

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Last Edited: 15th October 2014 The content of biblemoneymatters.com is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Visitors to biblemoneymatters.com should not act upon the content or information without first seeking appropriate professional advice. In accordance with the latest FTC guidelines, we declare that we have a financial relationship with every company mentioned on this site.

This article is about: Real Estate

About Miranda Marquit

Miranda is a freelance writer and professional blogger. She writes for a number of personal finance blogs, including the AllBusiness Personal Finance Corner. She has a M.A. in journalism, and is the main author of Planting Money Seeds. Miranda lives Utah, where she enjoys spending her free time reading, traveling and playing with her son and husband.

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  1. Kate @ Money Propeller says

    Me and my hubs are planning to apply for a housing maybe next year. I have a friend who is a real estate agent currently and she has already had 10 years experience so I really trusted her.

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  2. Aaron says

    Important topic – thanks for covering. I don’t think many folks know that the agent works for the seller as that is who will be ultimately paying them. If the agent can the buyer to pay top-dollar, they win, in the end. So, trust is really important.

    I’ve found out the hard way with my first home purchase. Went with an agent that I found on one of my house searches. Should have done my due diligence! :)

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  3. Michelle says

    I think it all comes down to trust. My mother always gave me the advice of don’t look at anything you can’t afford, even if they want to show it to you. There is no point in getting your hopes up on something that you can’t afford to live in.

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  4. Kalen Bruce @ MoneyMiniBlog says

    I loved having a friend in the business, but when the housing market collapsed, he went to be a truck driver. I’ve never trusted another real estate agent like I trusted him.

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  5. Brian @ Luke1428 says

    I’d agree it’s important to interview one before you commit. They have to understand what’s unique about you and not just be looking to make a sale. You will be wasting time if your real estate agent is showing you properties that don’t fit with what you need or desire.

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  6. Sissy Lappin says

    I’ve been in the real estate business for over 20 years. Part of the problem is that nearly everyone knows someone who’s in the real estate business, and that can obscure the search for a good agent. Just because you know an agent (or that agent was referred to you by a mutual friend) doesn’t mean that the agent is good. The real estate business has gotten more complicated than ever, and most of the people in the business are either inexperienced, or are working at it only part-time. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, that’s not going to work in your favor.

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