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  • May 1, 2009

    Five Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Buyer’s Agent in The Woodlands

    Post Category: Neighborhoods — Michele Flory @ 6:00 am

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    A buyer's agent is a real estate agent that's representing the buyer rather than the seller. Hiring a buyer's agent can be tricky, especially when there are so many real estate agents in The Woodlands. What are some questions you can ask to make sure you make the best choice? In this post, I'll show you five of the most important questions you should ask when hiring a buyer's agent.

    Question #1 - What's the Most You've Negotiated from a Purchase Price in the Last Year?

    Perhaps the most important skill a buyer's agent should have is the ability to negotiate. The differences in skill in this area will cost you or save you thousands of dollars. Make sure the buyer's agent you work with is able to negotiate well for you.

    Question #2 - How Familiar Are You with The Woodlands Real Estate Market?

    It's very important to work with a buyer's agent that's familiar with The Woodlands real estate market. After all, this person is going to be responsible for showing you houses and purchasing a house in The Woodlands.

    Question #3 - How Much Experience do You Have as a Buyer's Agent?

    Generally, you don't want to work with a new buyer's agent. You're making what's possibly the biggest investment of your life, so it's tantamount that you work with someone who can best assist you in the process.

    Question #4 - How Strong is Your Real Estate Network?

    Another reason it's important to work with someone experienced in The Woodlands is that you can take advantage of their contacts. For example, what if you needed a good recommendation for a lender? Perhaps you need a home inspection, or a local homeowner's insurance agent? A good buyer's agent should have a strong network of contacts that you can tap into.

    Question #5 - How Many Transactions Have You Completed in the Last Year?

    Real estate agents sometimes work part time and sometimes work full time. Ideally, you want to work with a buyer's agent that's fully immersed in the business. This gives you access to more experience as well as more dedication power.

    Hiring a good buyer's agent can save you a lot of time, mental energy and save you money as well. Choosing a good buyer's agent in The Woodlands might take some upfront work, but its well worth the effort.

    There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in The Woodlands. For complete information about The Woodlands real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything about The Woodlands real estate at www.MicheleFlory.com.

    Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me toll-free at 866-276-8200 or email me at michele@micheleflory.com.

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