NAR Research - Factors in Choosing an Agent for Buyers

Posted by PRO Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:20:00 GMT

In the 2005 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, buyers said the following are the most important factors in choosing an agent to assist in the purchase of a home:

41% said the reputation of the real estate agent was the most important factor.

24% said the agent’s knowledge of  the neighborhood was the most important factor.

7% said the agent’s association with a particular firm was the most important factor.

4% said professional designations held by the agent was the most important factor.

24% named a variety of other factors.