Is this your agent? It doesn't have to be. The key isn't the agent you are using; it is the way you and your agent communicate. The key to the home buying experience is to be educated before you even go out for the first time with your agent.

The problem most of the time is agents get frustrated when they feel like they are being used as a taxi service. Yes, this is partially their fault for not educating you the buyer. If you are educated, you can find your dream home within 5-10 homes max. But, you also need to educate your agent at the same time.

Sit down with your agent. Tell them your expectations of what you are wanting in a home. Make a list of wants and needs and give that to your agent. This list will make sure you get the needs you have to have in a home and the wants are bonuses that can be found or added later. Then your agent should educate you about the buying experience and the life of a mortgage. (Pre-approval is key) If you feel your agent isn't listening to you, then it maybe it is time to get a new agent.

This is a two way street and you and your agent need to be on the same road going in the same direction. This needs to be considered a friendship for the short time you are working together and you both need to listen to each other. If neither party listens then you both of you will end up frustrated and then you will start to get the feeling that your agent is telling you to hurry up and buy.

Happy House Hunting,

Todd Clark - broker
Kastings & Associates
(503)524-9494
Todd@IFoundYourNewHome.com
www.IFoundYourNewHome.com