Ask your mortgage broker if they have a realtor that they might recommend to you that is familiar with the area you are looking to buy a home in. Also, ask friends and family if they have or know of a realtor that they truly like that they could refer you to. The realtor is a key player in helping you to sell or buy a new home. A poor realtor can undersell your home and cost you money. Therefore, choosing a realtor that you feel comfortable with and that is reliable is very important.

As mortgage brokers we have close relationships with many Realtors. Contact us for a preapproval and we can get you in touch with a great Realtor for your market.

Make sure the realtor you choose is willing to work hard for you. Don't let them push you into buying a home so they can get a commission. They should get to know exactly what you are looking for in a home.

Make sure you choose the right realtor for the right job. The are realtors for buyers and sellers. A buyers agent has the credentials ABR and will work in the buyers best interests.

Real Estate is a local industry. A good Realtor should know their area inside and out and should be able to prove their skills by documentating their history of sales. A Realtor with many sales in a given area obviously probably more than an agent with none.

A realtor familiar with the area you are interested in purchasing in will have previous knowledge of schools and transportation information.

Realtor is a trademark of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).