When buying a home, the questions you ask your realtor are crucial. Your realtor is assisting you with an important financial matter, so you need to be sure that the decision is in your best interest. The following are ten questions you should be asking as you are working with a realtor or before you hire them to assist you (and you're sure to come up with more questions as you move along in the process).

Questions You Have to Ask

# How long have you been selling homes? - While many newer realtors will be just as proficient at selling homes as their more experienced counterparts, you may want to look for those that have been selling for a longer time as they tend to move more quickly and can help you focus your efforts in a more efficient manner.

# How can I get in contact with you? - Find a realtor that can be reached in a number of ways in case you have questions or concerns - email, phone, cell phone, office, fax, etc. Since realtors are often running from place to place, you need to be able to get into contact with them when it's necessary.

# Is this all that you do for your job or are you splitting your time with other employment? - Choose realtors that are devoted completely to real estate as they tend to have a better understanding of what you will need from them. Those that only do real estate part time might not have the best idea of what the market is like and how it can aid you in your search.