Which realtor to contact?
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Find an agent to use as a buyers agent. Then you only need to cultivate a relationship with 1 realtor. \n\nI had a similar experience with a realtor I disliked. It made me cringe to know that she was getting my commision.
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Consult a reputable real estate attourney to find out...
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I would go to the realtor's website. All realtors have websites, and almost all of them have seperate websites for the local branches, and they should have video tours of the homes, when the homes were built, and the previous owner's cell number for any further questions.
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Search at http://www.realtor.com
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I recently bought a home in another state.  I had online communication with almost a dozen Realtors.  I found that I preferred a Realtor that was willing to show me listings other than theirs, general good attitude, not telling me that what I was looking for wasn't out there but persistence in finding what I was looking for made the difference.
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I am not a real estate agent, but I would suggest contacting a local office and asking if you could have a sit down with one of the agents.  Perhaps take them to lunch; I bet they would be more than willing to talk to you.
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There are many websites that you can use to find realtors, such as Homegain.com or realtor.com, or you can call specific real estate companies like Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Remax, etc. Their websites can points you to offices local to places you want to buy.
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Look here:\n\nhttp://www.realtor.com
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call a real estate agent you like/trust, and ask for their favorite real estate attorney. You can use that person for most issues, or if you are in real trouble then ask them from a referal to a real estate attorney that specializes in litigation. If that's a good reference, then the person you end up with is one scarry SOB.
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Let me assure you that NOT all REALTORS state they are number 1- Ask the various agents you interview, for a print out (probably from the local multiple listing service) of their sales and their agencies sales of the last several months - year, within your price range.  Ask for a marketing plan, where your home will be advertised, etc. - and if someone from their company will actually be there to show your home, rather than accessing via a lock box, with a sign-up sheet and stack of brochures.
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you can try realtor.com
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Contact a good realtor in the area, they have software databases that can pull up any address and tell you who has listed it within the past few years.
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Check out www.realtor.com
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http://www.pauld-kw.com \nNeed a good Realtor? \nIf In Alabama - e-mail me \nIf not in Alabama - I can still recommend an experienced Realtor from your area that will give you OUTSTANDING service! I work with a network of Realtors across North Amercia.\nhttp://www.pauld-kw.com
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I'm a licensed Realtor in California, we have escrows, not real estate attorneys who do all the legal paperwork.  Many people think that by not choosing a Realtor, they save money.  This is not always the case.  Professional Realtors, please note I said "professional" Realtors do much more that collect commissions.  I only show my listing to qualified buyers who have been APPROVED by a good loan company.  Also, in your Dad's case, by working with a Realtor, he is hiring someone who will bring the buyers to his home.  You don't know the number of people I have spoken to who decided to hire a Realtor after trying to sell their property themselves and being scared after experiencing "spooky" people knocking on their door to see the property then returning later to try and rob them.  In other words, you don't know who you are opening your doors to -- burgulars, child molesters, etc. Then there are the scam artist looking to take advantage of the inexperienced seller.  A Realtor knows when something is not in order.
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Realtors make money off their referals to local banks.  Some will push it to the point that they ywill only work with you if you use their lender.  Beware.  See the Money magazine artivel below for more info..\nhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/02/13/real_estate/closingcosts_money_0603/index.htm
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The only way you can get access to MLS listings is through a Realtor. The MLS is funded by Realtors with the purpose of sharing information with other Realtors regarding available properties. This is how we service our clients. It sounds to me like you are not clear on what an agents role is. Let me explain:\n\nWhen you see a home for sale and you call the agent who's name is on the sign, that agent is working exclusively for the SELLER. Their job is to represent the sellers and protect the sellers interests only, not yours. You are on your own. Its up to you to make sure you are not over-paying, not to mention all the legal liabilities that go with it. In other words, you have nobody protecting your interests.\n\nNow, if you are thinking about buying a home and contact a Realtor who specializes in servicing buyers, they will be able to show you all the properties that are available within your criteria, check current market conditions to make sure you don't over-pay, and handle all of the legal aspects and make sure you are protected in the transaction. In most cases, the buyer's agents fee is paid for by the seller, so it costs you absolutely nothing. Doesn't it make sense to use a Realtor?\n\nIf you are concerned about an agent hounding or pressuring you, just let them know up-front that right now you just want to look and most Realtors would be happy to mail or e-mail MLS listings to you with no obligation.\n\nHope that answers your question and Good Luck!!\n\nBTW, Realtor.com does not have EVERY home listed in the MLS, just the ones where the real estate companies pay for that website.