The
following
is
a
list
of
the
common
services
that
agents
offer
buyers
and
sellers.
Think
about
the
role
you
want
your
agent
to
perform,
when
you
are
buying
or
selling.
There
are
a
lot
of
real
estate
agents.
There
are
many
good
ones,
so
to
find
the
best
match
for
your
needs
and
persona,
you
need
to
know
what
to
look
for
in
an
agent.
Look
for
these
qualities:
Expertise
in
key
areas:
Different
agents
have
different
skills.
In
some
cities,
there
are
agents
that
specialize
in
certain
housing
types
(like
lofts).
Or,
if
you
are
primarily
looking
for
an
agent
to
do
your
negotiating,
you
should
get
an
agent
who
has
a
lot
of
experience
making
deals.
Local
market
knowledge:
Having
a
seasoned
agent
who
is
not
an
expert
on
the
location
you
are
considering
can
be
like
asking
your
podiatrist
to
do
a
triple
bi-pass
surgery.
An
agent
who
is
active
in
the
market
every
day
will
have
a
good
sense
of
what
houses
are
worth,
and
which
ones
will
hold
their
value.
Communication
style:
Although
buying
and
selling
a
house
is
a
business
transaction,
it
is
also
a
highly
emotional
and
personal
one.
You
should
work
with
an
agent
who
understands
your
needs.
An
agent
who
understands
you
well
will
anticipate
issues
that
may
concern
you,
even
if
you
haven't
thought
about
them
yet.
Plus,
the
agent
represents
you
to
the
other
people
in
the
transaction.
Make
sure
you
are
comfortable
with
the
agent's
style
and
methods.
Resources:
It
isn't
necessary
to
hire
an
agent
from
a
national
brokerage
house,
but
you
should
be
sure
that
they
have
the
resources
that
you
require.
Don't
get
stuck
with
an
agent
who
doesn't
have
the
tools
to
get
the
job
done.
Contacts:
If
you
are
looking
at
a
fixer
upper,
you
may
want
your
agent
to
suggest
some
great,
reasonable
contractors.
Professionalism:
The
best
agents
are
busy.
They
are
respected
real
estate
professionals
who
take
their
job
seriously
and
serve
their
clients
well.
Make
sure
that
your
agent
isn't
just
dabbling
in
real
estate.
On
the
other
hand,
your
agent
should
also
have
enough
time
to
provide
you
with
the
service
you
need.
If
you
want
to
see
lots
and
lots
of
houses
and
your
agent
is
too
busy
with
other
clients,
then
they
won't
be
the
best
one
for
you.
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