How to Spot a Bad Real Estate Agent

Like all professions there are good and ethical people who make up the majority. However, there are also a percentage who are not ethical and will take advantage of others to make their money. Below are some tips to help you get a feel if a real estate agent is really on your side.

I am a home inspector and over the years of business I hear things and have lots of experiences with agents. Do not get me wrong most agents want the best for their clients. Smart ethical real estate professionals will help a home buyer locate the most thorough home inspector in the area. These agents realize that a thorough inspection is the best way to conduct business.

If a real estate agent ever says anything similar to this: “that inspector is too picky” this is a warning sign. You may even want to ask this agent this: too picky…”what areas of the home do you feel that I do not need to know about and how would you know as to if those things are important to me or not?”

I along with good agents believe that the more information that is known the better. Full disclosure from a home inspection avoids conflicts and lawsuits down the road. This is also the way to build a strong, long lasting business.

If an agent answers the phone while showing you a home this is something to be concerned with also. They should be giving you excellent service and helping you search for your new home.

If you ever are in need of a good ethical real estate agent in Central Ohio I can help you find several.

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