21 Things A Real Estate Agent Should Do For You

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A really good real estate agent will manage these tasks and activities for a client. How does yours measure up?

For Buyers:

Ask you about homeownership needs and hopes.
Recommend a mortgage broker.
Get you pre-approved.
Talk about schools.
Give you feedback on neighborhoods.
Help you find a home.
Help you pick an inspector.
Attend the home inspection.
Attend the appraisal.
Stay on top of the mortgage.
Offer help finding contractors.

For Sellers:

Price your home correctly.
Market the home well.

For Both:

Negotiate an offer.
Negotiate home inspection repair requests.
Communicate, communicate, communicate.
Help you prepare to buy or sell.
Tie up any loose ends.
Help you manage emotions.
Follow up to see how the move went.
Keep in touch.

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