There are a lot of professionals who are going to be involved in your home purchase. But, none is going to be more important to you than the one we talk about in Episode #105. This episode covers how to find a real estate agent.

Topics covered include:

• The difference between a real estate agent and a realtor

Our Guests:

Chika Sunquist, Department of Real Estate’s Assistant Commissioner overseeing Enforcement

Mike Shenkman, Licensed Real Estate Agent and lecturer at Department of Urban Studies and Planning at U.C. San Diego

Other Resources:

Verify a Real Estate Agent’s License:        https://www2.dre.ca.gov/PublicASP/pplinfo.asp

DRE’s First Home – California Website:    https://dre.ca.gov/FirstHomeCalifornia

DRE Contact Center:                                 (877) 373-4542 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

California Association of Realtors:            https://www.car.org