Preferred Real Estate Professionals

Live Baltimore has trained hundreds of agents about Baltimore City neighborhoods and home ownership incentive programs. These urban specialists list and sell properties in the city every day, and they know what it takes to keep up with a housing inventory that changes daily. They may even know of properties before they become publicly listed. Our Preferred Real Estate Professionals love Baltimore and are dedicated to helping you in your search.

Start Your Search

To search for a Preferred Real Estate Agent, you must first register with Live Baltimore. Click here to register.

If you have already registered after February 16, 2009, Click here to login and begin your search. Users who registered prior to the February 16, 2009 website transition will have to re-register to access the Preferred Real Estate Professionals Search.

Choosing a Real Estate Agent

You will be working closely with your agent for a few months, so most people look for someone who not only is knowledgeable about Baltimore City neighborhoods and the homebuying process, but "clicks" with your personality. Do you want to work with someone aggressive or laid back? Do you want someone to take the lead and show you new places, or do you want them to assist you with your own plan? You can get a feel for what you need by reading profiles. After you select a few agents, follow up with an email or phone call to introduce yourself or ask questions.

Listing Agent vs. Buyer's Agent

Usually there are two agents involved in the home buying process - the listing agent and the buyer's agent. The listing agent represents the interests of the home owner, while the buyer's agent works on behalf of the potential buyer. An agent may not act as a dual agent in the state of Maryland, unless the agent obtains the written informed consent of both parties and assigns an intra-company agent on behalf of the buyer or seller.

Making an Offer

Once you have found your dream home, you need to submit a purchase offer to the seller's agent through your agent. This process will likely include negotiations, as the seller may not accept your initial offer or may even counteroffer. Your real estate agent will guide you through this process in order to assure your interests are met. Once both parties have agreed and signed, the offer becomes a binding contract.

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