GETTING STARTED
Before Saying “You’re Hired”
Ensure your estate agent is the best
W
hen you decide to buy a propert y,
there are certain things you need to
ask an estate agent before saying,
“you’re hired”.
1. How much experience do they have?
How long has the estate agent been on the job,
and are they full or part time? As you search for
your dream property you need someone who is
going to be fully committed to helping you find
your perfect home. While experience is never a
guarantee of skills, real estate agents who have
been on the job longer may just be able to
offer you more advice and guide you on the
path to your first home.
2. Do they belong to the
EAAB?
The EAAB regulates the estate
agency profession through
ensuring that a l l persons
carrying out the activities of
an estate agent as a service to
the public are registered with
the EA AB, and have a Fidelity
certifcate. Also the estate agent you
choose should be available on weekends,
as most of the open houses will be on weekends.
3. Ask for an outline on how they will
represent you
T his out l ine shou ld inc lude housing
inspec t ions, fol low ing t h rough on you r
mortgage approval process and being present
very step of the way.
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Residential Handbook 2013
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