WAYS TO FIND A REPUTABLE REAL ESTATE AGENT
Need of Real Estate Agent 
One of the most important things to do when purchasing a home is to find a great real estate agent to make the process flow smoothly and effectively.
Word-of-Mouth or Referral 
Most real estate professionals attract a sizable amount of business because of a satisfied client who recommends them to a friend, family member or neighbor. When you are thinking of purchasing a home, it is a good idea to ask those around you who they have used and ask them to elaborate on their specific experience with the real estate agent in question.
Online Search 
There are many online resources available when searching for a real estate agent referral, but this by no means ensures quality. The agents referred online may have paid a fee to the website owner to be listed in the directory
Checking Qualifications and Sales 
Look for a real estate agent who has some experience and has been on the job long enough to have expertise in the area. In every community, you will generally find a few agents who perform very well because they know what they are doing and are good at what they do.
Talk with Recent Clients 
Ask agents to provide a list of what they’ve listed and sold in the past year, with contact information, says Ron Phipps, past president of the National Association of Realtors, or NAR.
Select an Agent With Right Credentials 
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CRS (Certified Residential Specialist): Completed additional training in handling residential real estate. SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist): Completed training aimed at helping buyers and sellers in the 50-plus age range.
Research How long the Agent Has Been in Business 
A state licensing authority will often be able to tell you how long an agent has been selling real estate. Or, you can just ask the agent directly.
Look At Current Listings
Check out an agent’s listings online, says Brobeck, of the Consumer Federation. Places to look include the agency’s own website and sites such as Realtor.com, which offer a searchable online database of properties in the Multiple Listing Service.
Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent
Who I Am? 
Linda Lawton LL Realty is the owner of the LL Realty and a real estate agent based in Fernley who provides the help in real estate investments.