Choosing a Real Estate Agent (step 3)
In Texas it is customary for sellers to pay the real estate commission to both realtors, so it makes sense for you to choose a realtor to represent you as buyer’s agent. A few realtors may want you to sign a buyer’s agreement with them stating that if you buy a home you will only be represented by them, but for the most part that is not necessary. If a realtor that represents a buyer does a good job and shows the buyer good deals then the buyer will want to work with that realtor and the realtor will get paid.
Try to find a realtor that has a good reputation in the area you are looking. Ask friends, family or co-workers if they have had a good experience with a realtor and would recommend their services. Realtors live and die by referrals and will try to do an excellent job for those that are referred to them. They experience the market, financing, schools, repairs, negotiations and much more on a daily basis. Trying to find a house without using the free services of a realtor will make the home buying process more difficult than it should be.