What Your Agent Really Does (and Doesn’t Do)

Why knowing the difference saves you time, money, and stress

Most investors assume their agent handles everything.

That’s not how it works.

There are dozens of moving parts in a real estate deal, and your agent only directly handles a handful of them. The rest belong to other pros on your team—or to you.

Here’s the full list of what comes up:

• Appraisal of the Property — determining value.

• Assistance with Showings — ge…