How to Find a Real Estate Agent

…Real-estate agents wear many hats. Depending on the party they are representing—buyer or seller—and the state they’re operating in, an agent may negotiate, advise on pricing, draw up contracts, coordinate showings or all of the above.

The most valuable thing they have to offer, though? That’d be “knowledge,” says Philip Hordijk, founder of real-estate brokerage Leven Real Estate. “Knowledge of the market trends, knowledge of the active inventory, knowledge of the process and knowledge of getting a deal done.”

Nearly 9 out of every 10 buyers and sellers use a real-estate agent’s help, according to the National Association of Realtors. Here’s what you can expect an agent to do for you if hired…

FULL TEXT:  How to Find a Real Estate Agent—The Wall Street Journal

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