In order to find a real estate broker or agent who meets your needs and makes your buying or selling knowledge a positive one, Century 21 Real Estate Corporation recommends you:

1. DO NOT blindly walk into or call a neighborhood firm and ask for an agent at random.
   

   
   

2. Ask friends and family for recommendations.
   

   
   

3. Interview several real estate agents:
   
   
   
   • Find out their history with the brokerage, their experience and background.
     

   • Gauge their data of your most admired towns.
     

   • Ask for a list of previous clients and their phone numbers.
     

   
   

4. Pay attention to whether a potential agent is listening closely to what you say.
   
   
   
   • Is he or she asking follow-up questions which prompt further explanation and help him or her understand exactly your needs and wants?
     

   
   

5. Give a potential agent the opportunity to educate you.
   
   
   
   • A nice agent should stroll a customer through the buying or selling process before ever showing properties or discussing a defined transaction.
     

   
   

6. Have a grand idea of what you expect from an agent and communicate those expectations.
   
   
   
   • How commonly do you want to hear from your agent?
     

   • Do you want to hold meetings at your house rather than the real estate office?
     

   
   

7. Weigh the benefits of working with an experienced agent versus a novice.
   
   
   
   • An experienced agent can have more insight, but a new agent can have innovative ideas or more energy and measure .
     

   
   

8. Find an agent who complements your personality.
   
   
   
   • If you like to initial your day at 7:00 a.m., dont choose an agent who arrives to the office at 10:00 a.m.
     

   • If your preferred method of communication is electronic mail , dont choose an agent whose most advanced technology is a fax machine.
     

   
   

9. Evaluate the agents firm and/or office.
   
   
   
   • Look for a real estate organization whose agents may empower you with real estate expertise and resources and provide first-rate customer service.
     

   
   

10. Look for an agent who will be your partner.
    
    
    
    • Find someone you trust, who will give you the facts, help you build intelligent, well-informed decisions and work with you throughout the entire process.
      

    
    

W. Troy Swezey is the author of Top Ten Suggestions for Selecting a Real Estate Agent." As a Realtor at Century 21 Paul & Associates, he has helped many individuals with their real estate needs. Visit his website to download his free e-book, REAL ESTATE SECRETS EXPOSED. http://www.TroyIsMyRealtor.com or mail to: TroyC21@usa.net