[Zayne Mason]

We're first time home buyers and I don't know anyone in our area that's actually purchased a home - so I have no way to get a recommendation. Should I just check realtor.com until I run across someone that's particularly helpful? Is there particular well know real estate agents such as Century 21 or Remax that generally has a good reputation?What would you recommend for finding a decent one?

[Hayden Shaw]

After buying several homes and selling them in areas where i knew no one, the best way i found is go into the larger offices and talk to several at once. Depending on your price range, the very well known ones may not want to deal with you if it is to low. Or if they do they may not give you very good service. Your buying a 100k home vurs someone with a 1mill one. So find an agent your personality mixes with that is new. Yes he may not know all the trick up front but the others in the office will help him also. The new ones will be allot more helpful and willing to go that extra mile for you. Spend a couple days going to the large offices Remax, 21, Gundaker, what ever is in your area meet the ones that are there and interview them in a nice way. Till you find the one you like and can deal with. DO not feel you have to take the first one that is nice to you or pushy. This is the largest investment you may ever make, Take your time finding the right agent and it will make finding the right house that much easier