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Buying or selling a house is probably the biggest financial transaction you\u2019ll ever make\u2014after all, there are hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake. That\u2019s a lot of money! Because buying or selling a house is so expensive and <\/em>complicated (hello,\u00a0<\/em>paperwork!), having a good real estate agent in your corner is a\u00a0must<\/em>.\n <\/p>\n

Remember this: When you\u2019re buying or selling, you <\/em>are the boss. And like any good boss, you\u2019ll want to\u00a0interview at least three\u00a0<\/strong>real estate agents before deciding who will represent you. But what if you don\u2019t know how to interview a real estate agent? Or what if you don\u2019t know what to ask an agent? And how do you know the right answers?\n <\/p>\n

No need to worry! Here\u2019s a look at 10 questions you can ask potential agents\u2014and the answer you\u2019re looking for.\n <\/p>\n

10 Questions to Ask a Potential Real Estate Agent<\/h2>\n

1. How long have you been a full-time real estate agent\u00a0in my market?<\/h3>\n

This isn\u2019t the time to give a big break to your buddy\u2019s cousin who just got his real estate license or someone you barely know from a small group. A great agent usually has been working full time in your market for several years. So if the agent\u2019s response is, \u201cWell, real estate is my side job. My day job is selling encyclopedias,\u201d then you can politely inform them you\u2019re going with someone else.\n <\/p>\n

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An agent with several years of experience has learned things you can only learn on the job as a full-time real estate professional. If you find someone who\u2019s been working in your market for 10 years or more, that\u2019s even better. You know you have someone with a track record of success.\n <\/p>\n

Location is also important. If you\u2019re looking to buy a house in Nevada, it does you no good to have an agent who specializes in Wisconsin. That\u2019s just common sense, right?\n <\/p>\n

2. How many home deals have you closed in your career?<\/h3>\n

This is another important question to ask your real estate agent about their job. Not to pick on your buddy\u2019s cousin again, but it\u2019s key that your agent has\u00a0a track <\/strong>record of actually\u00a0closing\u00a0homes sales<\/em>. You want agents who have closed more than 50 home transactions in their career.\u00a0Don\u2019t forget: Experience usually means an agent has learned lots of important lessons they couldn\u2019t get from a book.\n <\/p>\n

3. Who will be my primary point of contact?<\/h3>\n

Communication is important, and\u00a0bad<\/em>\u00a0communication is one of the most frustrating parts of dealing with a so-so agent. Who will you be able to contact and when? Home sales happen very quickly and taking three days to respond to a text message or email is unacceptable\u2014especially if you\u2019ve been led to expect a three-hour response window.\n <\/p>\n

Many top-notch agents have a team that supports them, so make sure you\u2019ll have one dedicated person who will answer your questions whenever you have them\u2014and make sure you get a guaranteed response time.\n <\/p>\n

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4. What qualities or certifications set you apart from other agents?<\/h3>\n

An awesome agent stays on top of changes in tax and zoning laws that may affect the area where you\u2019re trying to buy or sell. As part of an agent\u2019s continuing education, they may have a number of certifications. Here are some credentials they might have:\n <\/p>\n