CHOOSING THE RIGHT AGENT TO REPRESENT YOU

Buyer representation changed in 2024. You now sign a written agreement before you tour homes, which means you're choosing an agent earlier and committing to them sooner than buyers used to.

That makes the questions you ask up front matter more than they ever did.

This guide gives you ten to work through before you sign — what each one reveals, what a strong answer sounds like, and where to slow down when an answer gets vague. Among them: what to understand about compensation and the agreement terms, what to ask about multiple offers before you're in one, and what happens when the appraisal comes in below your contract price.

Print it, take notes, and compare. Every agent you interview should welcome all ten.