You’ll find advertisements for Real Estate, & for Real Estate Agents, no matter where you are looking, because we’re everywhere! The reason is quite straightforward: The potential income is pretty good, it is not that difficult to get your hands on a real estate license, and no college degree is required. This translates to, as a result, quite a few BAD agents out there. Asking for a referral from a good friend or coworker is the best way to hone in on a good professional – in any particular industry. This does not, however, mean that any individual referred to you is a quality professional. Everyone has a brother, sister, uncle, aunt, or cousin who’s in the industry, after all – but it can certainly help the likelihood. Before jotting down your name on a buyer’s representation or listing contract, there are a couple of questions that you should ask ANY real estate agent.