25 Questions for Interviewing a Buyer's Agent:

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1.  Are you a full-time professional Realtor?

2.  How long have you worked in real estate?

3.  Do you own any properties?

4.  How long have you been representing buyers?

5.  Do you have a website to search properties?

6.  Do you offer any buyer incentive programs?

7.  What industry contacts do you have to help with the home buying process?

8.  Who responds to my inquiries and how quickly do they respond?

9.  What days and times are you available to show properties?

10. How will you get paid?

11. What if the property I like is For Sale By Owner?

12. Will you agree to provide me everything we talk about in writing?

13. What distinguishes you from other Realtors?

14. What is your negotiating method and style?

15. Will you give me names and contact info for previous clients as references?

16. Do you have a performance guarantee?

17. If I am not satisfied with your performance can I terminate our agreement?

18. What is your company’s track record and reputation in the marketplace?

19. What do you do that other Realtors do not to ensure I am getting the best value?

20. What will you do to develop a search strategy for my home?

21. On average, when buying, how close is the asking price to the selling price?

22. How many buyers or sellers do you work with at a time?

23. Will you provide a history of building permits on the homes I am interested in?

24. Will you prepare a comparative market analysis on properties I am interested in?

25. Why should I use you to help me find a home?