When buying a house, you will likely reach out for professional help from a real estate agent. Working with the right Realtor can save you thousands. How to find a great real estate agent that is qualified and knowledgeable is essential to enjoying a painless real estate transaction. Here is how:

Realtors

Realtors are licensed to sell real estate as an agent. You can ask them for their license number and check it with the national association of Realtor’s database. Not only what you can check their license, but you can also check if there are any complaints against them.

Referrals

The most successful realtor’s bank on referrals. So, ask around because a person will only refer someone they are satisfied with or someone they know.

Search On-line For Agent Listings

There are plenty of websites that will refer agents. Attend open houses, by visiting open houses you can meet Realtors and collect business cards. Then you can do your due diligent on each Realtor by collecting business cards.

Track Neighborhood Signs

This is good because you most likely will be talking to an agent who specializes in that neighborhood.

Print Advertising

Look in the local community newspaper of where you would want to live. Agents runs ads to promote listing and their business.