Picking the right real estate agent is as important as picking the right house; but do you know what questions you should be asking them?
Idaho Falls Realtor® Juan Murdoch lists the top 10 questions you should pose to potential candidates for your business.
“Here is a set of 10 questions to ask your Real Estate Agent candidate and why!

Are you a full time Professional Real Estate Agent?
Knowing whether or not your agent practices full time can help you determine potential scheduling conflicts and his or her commitment to your transaction.

How long have you been representing Buyers?
As with any profession, the number of years a person has been in the business does not necessarily reflect the level of service you can expect, but it is a good starting point for your discussion.

What Professional designations do you have?
Same as above answer.

Do you have a Website that will list my home?
Many buyers prefer to search online for homes because it’s available 24 hours a day and can be done at home. So you want to make sure your home is listed online, either on the agent’s Website or on their company’s site.

Do you have a personal assistant, team or staff to handle different parts of the purchase?
It is not uncommon for agents who sell a lot of houses to hire people to work with them. As their businesses grow, they must be able to deliver the same or higher quality service to more people.

What are their names and how will each of them help me in my transaction?
You may want to know who on the team will take part in your transaction, and what role each person will play. You may even want to meet the other team members before you decide to work with the team

How do I communicate with them?
If you have a question about fees on your closing statement, who would handle that? Who will show up to your closing?

Can I have your URL address?
By searching your agent’s Website you will get a clear picture of how much information is available online.

Who responds to emails and how quickly?
This will tell you how fast you will receive information and the time frame you will be able to keep in contact with your agent.

What’s your email address?
Make sure you always have your agent’s email address so you have alternate communtication. Agents also use email as a good way to get documents signed…”