A really good real estate agent will manage these tasks and activities for a client. How does yours measure up?
For Buyers:
1. Ask you about homeownership needs and hopes
2. Recommend a mortgage lender
3. Help get you pre-approved
4. Talk about schools if applicable
5. Give you feedback on neighborhoods
6. Help you find a home
7. Help you pick an inspector
8. Stay on top of the mortgage lender
10. Price your home correctly
11. Give advice on staging your property
For Both:
13. Negotiate an offer
14. Negotiate home inspection repair requests
15. Communicate, communicate, communicate
16. Help you prepare to buy or sell
17. Tie up any loose ends
18. Help you manage emotions
19. Follow up to see how the move went