You need an expert and an ally in your homebuying journey. When you work with a REALTOR®, you’re working with a professional who has committed to abide by a strict Code of Ethics, which ensures honest and fair dealings with clients, other real estate professionals, and the public.

Gather referrals from friends, family, and colleagues, or find a REALTOR® online.
Interview two or three real estate professionals, and be sure to ask if they’re REALTORS®.
Sign a buyer’s representation agreement.The agreement details the services you’re entitled to and what the real estate professional will provide in return.
Gather names of others to add to your team. Along with your real estate agent, you’ll likely be working with a lender or mortgage broker, a real estate attorney, a home inspector, and a title or escrow company.