If you are looking for a Buyer's Agent, there are several key factors that you should consider: their knowledge and experience, their abilities and their visibility or exposure.

You want an agent that understands your needs, and:

• has high ethical standards
• guides you in making decisions without pressure tactics
• is detail-oriented with the experience you need
• has valuable connections and information
• has extensive knowledge about the area they service.
• has the ability tosearch the MLS, and list in theMLS if selling also.
• will search all available avenues for property for you

NOT all “Real Estate Agents” are REALTORS®

In many states, it is not a requirement to be a Realtor® to hold a Real Estate License. However, there are many differences between those who are and are not a Realtor®.

I am a Realtor and take additional training to continue my education yearly and have joined the National Association of Realtors (go to NAR site). I follow a strict code of ethics and standards of practice. (view code of Ethics). Realtors have more training and most are dedicated to the Real Estate Profession as a full time job. As a result, Realtors follow practices that give them the edge to perform at a higher level of standards directly benefitting you.

Higher standards of Realtors® result in higher sales prices and smoother transactions.

Every buyer wants the best sales price and yet still have their offer accepted. A Realtor will help you attain this goal and work with you through every step of the way to make it happen.

So, one of the wisest choices you can make is to utilize a Realtor® in buying your next home.

RE/MAX Agents have the edge you need

RE/MAX is an industry leader with 30 years of continuous growth and a network of over 100,000 highly trained real estate professionals. Because RE/MAX is so big, it can provide the training needed to help thier agents attain a high level of standards. They have put into place: information sharing, continuing education, training seminars, satellite TV stations for extended learning style training and the technology needed to help their agents compete in today's marketplace.

This puts RE/MAX and RE/MAX agents in a dominant position in the industry. Any RE/MAX agent can always call upon any other RE/MAX agent for help and information.

RE/MAX Agents have the technology

In today's fast paced market, most potential clients now start on the Internet. A strong Internet presence is a must, but Internet presence alone is not enough. The methods used for networking between offices and other RE/MAX agents allows the largest number of other agents to have direct access to newly available information and properties. At RE/MAX this is supported by it's RE/MAX Roster, RE/MAX Satellite Network and RE/MAX Mainstreet.

So choosing a RE/MAX Agent will ensure that you have the highest level of technology provided to quality real estate professionals available to meet your real estate needs.