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Deciding on a real estate agent is one of the most important decisions you can make as a buyer. You want to find someone you can trust that will represent your best interest in the purchase of a property. Everyone in California knows that it’s a buyer’s market, and a good real estate agent can help make your dream home a reality. To help with the process please consider the following 25 questions to ask when interviewing a potential real estate agent.

1. Are you a full-time realtor?

2. How long have you been working in the real estate industry?

3. How long have you been representing buyers?

4. How long have you worked in this area?”

5. What professional designations do you hold?

6. Do you have a specialty? If so, what is it?

7. Can you provide me with the phone numbers of recent buyers you’ve worked with?

8. Will you provide a free initial consultation to go over my needs and expectations?

9. What do you think about the recent market slump?

10. With prices going down should I wait to buy?

11. Do you have a website?

12. Do you have a blog? If so, do you write the entries yourself?

13. Have you heard of Zillow?

14. What is the best way to reach you?

15. Do you have an assistant, team, or staff to handle different parts of the transaction?

16. Can I email you questions? If so, will you personally respond to the emails?

17. How will calls to your office be handled when you’re out?

18. Can you refer me to a reputable mortgage lender, appraiser, and/or inspector?

19. What separates you from your competition?

20. Will you show me listings from other companies besides your own?

21. Will you be able to arrange showings around my schedule?

22. How many other buyers are you currently working with?

23. How are your fees structured?

24. If I’m not satisfied with your performance, will I be able to terminate our buyer’s agreement?

25. Are there any other questions you commonly get asked that I may have missed?

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Rim Rock Ranch is located just minutes from Napa on the quiet side of the Wine Country. Be sure to check out our site plan for available properties in our community. To get more information, or to request a private showing, please call Pat Taylor at (650) 269-2160.

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