Do you know who your agent represents? A lot of people still believe that all Real Estate agents work for the seller, but that is no longer correct. All agents are able to represent the seller, the buyer or both. Not all agents choose to work with buyers and just concentrate on getting listings and selling their own listings. Other agents choose to work only with buyers and don't bother to list properties for sale. Most agents do both and that's where some of the confusion comes into play. How do you find a good buyer agent? Look for the initials ABR after the agent's name. It stands for "Accredited Buyer Representative" and indicates that this agent has pursued additional education and joined the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC). Generally this means that they want to work with buyers and enjoy doing so. The may still have their own listings for sale, but they will make sure to show you all listings that may meet your criteria. If an agent is only showing you their own listings, that's an indication that you may need to look for another agent. For more information about buyer agency, click here.