Find Your Agent

The Homebuying Process

in 10 Easy Steps

Who To Pick

If you don’t have an agent (realtor) prior to receiving your pre-approval, then now would be the time to find one. It’s important to pick an agent that is going to suite your needs. If you are often busy and it’s hard for you to do paperwork in person, then it would be a good idea to find an agent that is great doing everything electronically. If you’re not sure who to choose, your loan officer can always recommend someone to you.

Experience

The experience of your agent can make a big impact on whether or not you get the home you’re looking for. An agent who primarily works Downriver may be more helpful than a realtor who primarily works in the U.P. It’s important that they know the area and the market where you are looking to buy. It’s important that you get to know your agent and that you ask them questions like:

“How much do you charge?”
“How much do you get paid?”
“How long have you been a realtor?”
“Are you a full-time realtor?”

Duties

Some of the duties of your agent include:

Showing your homes
Negotiating on your behalf
Creating purchase agreements
Submitting offers
Schedule the closing