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Welcome back to Homebuying 101. For the first installment of this series, we'll tackle how to interview an agent. Once you've narrowed down your buyer's agent search to a few candidates, it's time to start getting to know them. You'll want to consider not just their experience and professional expertise, but how well the two of you communicate. After all, a home search can sometimes take months or even over a year, so you'll want to find someone that you're comfortable with. Depending on your situation, there can be any number of important, relevant questions you can ask — here are a few to get you start...
Welcome back to Homebuying 101, a series on all the basics of buying your first home. For the second installment, we'll be diving into agents themselves, and explain how to find the right agent for you. When you're getting ready to buy or sell a home, finding the right representation can make all the difference. Sometimes, however, it can be hard to know where to start. First, let's define the types of agents.
Buyer, Seller and Dual Agents
A buyer's agent is someone who will help you shop for listed properties, make an offer and negotiate with the seller. A listing agent or
Buying a home is a huge milestone — it's the biggest purchase many people will make in their lifetime. It's exciting, but when you've never done it before, it can also feel a little daunting. You may even feel that buying a home is out of reach, but don't sell yourself short — getting educated about the whole transaction can be the first step in your journey to homeownership.
Introducing Homebuying 101, our new series on everything you need to know about becoming a homeowner. Over the next few months, we'll demystify homebuying so that you can go into it with confidence.
Below, we've outlined an overview of the whole process. Each step will then become its own post — a dedicated deep dive into on...
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