How do I find a good buyer's agent?

1. Make certain you consider only full-time agent.
2. To get a good sense of the agent (even if your very best friend recommended him/her) read their web site. Is it informative, knowledgeable about the area etc. This is not the same as a boiler plate profile or website template. Your trying to get a feel for the agent and if he/she didn't bother to inform you about the area, he/she is probably just using the site to drive leads.
3. Make sure the agent is familiar with price trends in your target area not just "what the cma pulls up". There are many economic variables your agent should be aware of. Because of my economics background I always research the market trend of the target area. Now if you are buying investment property you are more concerned with roi.

This was a mouth full. Just want you to be aware that an experienced and well rounded REALTOR will give you both the big and small RE picture. It is definitely a great time to buy and the trend will continue, by this REALTOR's estimation, for the next 6 months.

Authored by: El Paso Homes for Sale

95 days left till $8000 Tax Credit is gone

Don't wait till it's too late. First-time home buyers can take advantage of this credit only if they close on a home by 11/30/09. Home buyers are warned that due to mortgage approvals, inspections and other steps in the buying process, they will need to be under contract to purchase by early October. Preview a video at www.russell-realtor.com/$8000-tax-credit.html