Episode #28 - Home Ownership: How to Work With a Real Estate Agent
Series: Home Ownership (Part 3 of 9)
Publish Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Host: Michael Seaton, Director, MyVault Relationship Team
Guest: Mark Salerno, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC )
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Once you begin the process of looking for a home, choosing a real estate agent is one of the first big decisions you'll have to make. It's important to choose an agent you feel comfortable with, and who will be the right fit for your needs. Listen in as guest Mark Salerno of CMHC talks about when to bring in a real estate agent, and what the role of an agent should be.
- 00:00 - Intro music.
- 00:30 - Host Michael Seaton introduces the series, himself, guest Mark Salerno and today's topic.
- 01:01 - What are the advantages of working with a real estate agent?
- 01:32 - How do you find a real estate agent, and how do you know if an agent will be right for you?
- 02:29 - When should the other members of your home buying team get involved?
- 03:06 - How are real estate agents compensated?
- 03:29 - What are the most important qualities to look for in a real estate agent?
- 04:22 - Wrap up.
- 04:35 - Outro music.
