[Profile.full_name] Explains How to Choose a Real Estate Agent

      If you make the decision to buy a home in , you want to make sure that you get what you want at a fair price.  But with the recent housing market taking a hit, sellers are more and more concerned about who they are dealing with.  That's why it pays to be represented in your transaction by a real estate professional.  And knowing how to find the right one is equally important, according to Beverly J. Stewart.

      Sometimes buyers will have a family member who is licensed in and want to keep it in the family.  This can work out fine, but if they have not sold homes lately, or only work real estate as a part time job or hobby,  the best thing to do is make sure they are up to date on the guidelines, since they change frequently. There are also times that people have friends that have their license and they may feel obligated to use them because of the friendship.  Unfortunately, this is not a good idea.  Inevitably, something will go wrong and both sides will be uncomfortable issuing blame.  Even if things work out the relationship could remain strained.  The best advice would be to avoid this by using an outside party.

      When you look for a real estate agent one of the first things to consider is where they are located.  You want someone who works in the area and is familiar with its market data. 

      Another thing to consider is if they work alone or with a team.  There are good points and bad points to this.  The good is that they have others helping in the tasks, sometimes one person for each phase of the transaction.  The bad part is that if you hire a particular agent, you should be able to talk to them when needed. 

      For up to date information on the real estate market, check out www.indyhomeliving.com. You can get buying and selling tips plus recent information about market sales. You can also call Beverly J. Stewart at 317-514-9998.