Tips for selecting a real estate agent - Highlands Ranch

If you're thinking about selling your home, you may be considering using the services of a real estate broker or agent. But before you sign a listing agreement, the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission, the agency that works for a competitive marketplace, wants you to be informed about your choices.

Before you hire a real estate professional, it's important to know the difference between a real estate broker and a real estate agent. Real estate brokers are licensed professionals who assist sellers and prospective buyers of homes. Real estate agents are licensed professionals who work under the supervision of a licensed real estate broker. In return, the broker pays the agent a portion of the commission earned from the sale or purchase of the property.

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