This may be the single most important step when buying a home.  A good Realtor will help facilitate a home purchase that may or may not get you everything you want.  A GREAT Realtor will save you thousands of dollars up front in negotiating, time and stress when dealing with home inspection negotiations, and huge savings with lenders and title companies. 

Make sure you talk to a couple Realtors before you decide to work with one in particular. All Realtors are different and have different styles; you have to feel comfortable with your Realtor on a personal and professional level.

Here are some helpful questions to ask your Potential Realtor:

1. How long have you been a Realtor?
2. How many buyers have you successfully represented over the last three months?
3. Can I choose a few to randomly call for a referral?
4. What is your negotiating advantage? (Hard numbers here people!)
5. What type of technology do you use? (If they don’t have a smart phone, run!)
6. What types of savings will I recognize using you as my Realtor?

Our agents will never force you to sign a buyer’s agreement.  You should be wary of a buyer’s agent who is eager to have you sign an exclusive agreement before getting to know each other.