Real Estate Brokers & Agents

How to work with a real estate agent; find, interview and hire a real estate agent; understand how agents operate and who pays them; whether you need a full-service, minimum- or discount-service agent. The differences between an agent and a Realtor. How to fire your agent.

How to find the best real estate agent is not difficult but it can be confusing. How do you find a qualified and knowledgeable real estate agent? Here are excellent suggestions.

Questions to ask before you hire a real estate agent to represent you as a selling agent or listing agent.

About the Century 21 franchise, history and profile. Benefits offered by Century 21 to franchisees, including home buyers and sellers.

Profile of Coldwell Banker, history, background and franchising information. Benefits offered by Coldwell Banker to brokers, home buyers and sellers.

Profile of Real Estate Franchisor, RE/MAX, history, background and franchising information. Benefits RE/MAX offers to brokers, home buyers and sellers.

National trade association for real estate brokers and agents, and this link includes real estate resources for consumers.

Links to listings, both MLS and non-MLS, throughout the United States, alphabetized by state and city.

Comprehensive directory of the largest network of independent real estate companies in the world. Easy search function to locate real estate companies by name, city or state.

Biography of Dave Syring, Founder of Listed Green.