You’re ready to hire your first assistant, your real estate agent; consider this to be an important task. Real estate agents are State
licensed and are trained to guide you through your home purchase. Although real estate agents are not lawyers or mortgage lenders, the competent real estate agent should have knowledge of real
property law, assessing the value of a home, financing alternatives, etc., and of course, they should have an intimate knowledge of the neighborhood in which you would like to purchase your home. A
recommendation from some one who was satisfied with their agent’s background, performance, and negotiating skills, is a good start. You should feel comfortable with your choice and you should
choose an agent that you have confidence in; feel free to interview more than one agent (it’s your company).
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