Hiring the wrong real estate agent can cost you thousands — and hiring the right one can be the best investment you make. In this episode, I break down the step-by-step process of working with a real estate agent in today’s shifting market. Whether you’re buying, selling, or doing both, this is your no-fluff guide to getting it right the first time.

I’ll walk you through how to:

• Understand what a real estate agent really does (and doesn’t do)

• Figure out what YOU need based on your unique situation

• Avoid common red flags when searching for an agent

• Interview agents like you're hiring for a six-figure job

• Navigate contracts, timelines, and communication expectations

• Work with your agent to get the best possible outcome

🎧 Tune in if you want to:
✅ Save money and avoid mistakes
✅ Understand what your agent should be doing
✅ Learn how to take control of the process
✅ Feel empowered (not overwhelmed) when buying or selling

• 🔑 Key Takeaways:

  • Why not all agents are created equal — and how to spot the difference

• • How to get referrals that actually mean something

  • The 7 questions you must ask during an agent interview

  • What to expect during inspections, appraisals, and escrow

  • The #1 mistake people make when working with an agent (and how to avoid it)

• • Why a great agent doesn’t disappear after the deal is done

  
  

  🛠️ Resources Mentioned:

• • Free Home Seller Playbook

  • Book a no-pressure strategy session

  🙋‍♂️ Let’s Connect:

  👉 DM me on Instagram @josephsingsheim
  👉 Get more tips at reliancerealestateteam.com
  👉 Ready to buy or sell? Schedule a chat with me here: [CalendlyLink]

  
  

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