A really good real estate agent will manage these tasks and activities for a client. How does yours measure up?
For Buyers:
1. Ask you about homeownership needs and hopes
2. Recommend a mortgage broker
3. Get you pre-approved
4. Talk about schools
5. Give you feedback on neighborhoods
6. Help you find a home
7. Help you pick an inspector
8. Attend the home inspection
9. Attend the appraisal
10. Stay on top of the mortgage
11. Offer help finding contractors
For Sellers:
12. Price your home correctly
13. Market the home well
For Both:
14. Negotiate an offer
15. Negotiate home inspection repair requests
16. Communicate, communicate, communicate
17. Help you prepare to buy or sell
18. Tie up any loose ends
19. Help you manage emotions
20. Follow up to see how the move went
21. Keep in touch
How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing