53. Where to Start to Buy a House: Step 2 - How to Find a Realtor

Once you've had your planning meeting, the next step is finding the right realtor, but not just any realtor will do. I'm breaking down the FAME framework I use to vet realtors for first-time buyers: first-time homebuyer friendly, available, market knowledge, and experience. You'll learn exactly when to reach out, what questions to ask, and how realtor compensation actually works so nothing catches you off guard. ➞ Ready to take the first step of finding your first home? Connect with a FAME agent in your area (it's free!) WHAT YOU'LL LEARN TODAY: Why you should connect with a realtor 6 to 12 months before you want to move (and the math behind that timeline) The FAME framework for vetting a realtor: first-time homebuyer friendly, available, market knowledge, and experienced The exact numbers to ask about: years of experience, total sales, and how many are with first-time buyers Why the busiest realtor in town might not be the right realtor for you How realtor compensation actually works, and why it usually doesn't cost you anything out of pocket What happens on your first call with a realtor and what they'll ask you RESOURCES MENTIONED: Find a First-Time Home Buyer Agent Home Buying 101 | Free Class How Much House Can I Afford | Workbook CONNECT WITH ME: Follow me on Instagram Visit my website CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Step two: finding the right realtor 01:22 — When to reach out to a realtor (and the math behind the timeline) 04:47 — The FAME framework: how to vet a realtor as a first-time buyer 08:17 — The exact questions to ask a realtor before you commit 09:34 — What happens on your first call with a realtor 11:02 — How realtor compensation actually works 12:46 — Why having a FAME realtor changes the whole process