{"id":9172,"date":"2022-03-29T16:33:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T23:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flyhomes.com\/blog\/?p=9172"},"modified":"2022-05-26T09:27:10","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T16:27:10","slug":"how-to-spot-a-bad-real-estate-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-a-bad-real-estate-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"How to spot a bad real estate agent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What makes a bad real estate agent\u2014and how to fire them or avoid hiring them altogether<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Buying a home can be a long, difficult process, so you\u2019ll want to make sure you have a great real estate agent. There are plenty of reasons a good agent just may not be right for you or your needs, but it’s a lot harder to spot a downright *bad* agent.  In this article, we\u2019ll look at the things that make a bad real estate agent\u2014the research you should do, the questions you should ask, and the factors to take into account. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it\u2019s time to find an agent<\/a>, you can start with agent match tools, like those found on Zillow, Ideal Agent, UpNest, and more, which allow you to enter basic information and get matched with agents in your area. You should also speak to a Flyhomes specialist who can personally find you an available Flyhomes agent in your area. You can also ask friends and family for referrals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Referrals are a great way to find agents you know you can trust because they\u2019re recommended by people you trust. In fact, despite all the marketing and networking real estate agents do, building a solid referral game and finding clients through word-of-mouth is one of the main ways an agent finds new clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re out there on your own, though, and looking through agents without a referral, here are things to watch out for to know you have a potentially bad agent on your hands.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n