It may be a wise idea to use your real estate agents preferred lender. The agent will probably have a good working relationship with their preferred lender, which often can make the difference between a deal that closes and a deal that doesn't.

Many mortgage professionals have good relationships with quality realtors and can assist you with selecting a good realtor.

If you are looking to buy a home find a realtor with ABR credentials. This means they are an Accredited Buyers Representative and work for the home buyers best interest, not the home sellers.

It more often then not more beneficial to have a Realtor that is an exclusive agent representing you, rather then a dual agent that has both the sellers and the buyers best interests in mind.

Take a long time in selecting your realtor. It will be a long process to buy a house and you want someone that's going to work for you!