One of the most common pitfalls that LGBT buyers and home sellers make is that they don’t spend enough time and energy choosing their gay Realtor. But choosing a gay-friendly or LGBT real estate agent can make all the difference in the world. An expert gay Realtor can save you time, money, and headaches – while making the home buying or selling process smoother, easier, and more rewarding.

Here are three tips for hiring a great gay or LGBT friendly real estate agent:

  • Find Out their Specialty 

There are many different specializations within the real estate profession. Some agents specialize in LGBT relocation, for example, while others focus exclusively on listing and selling homes. There are agents who work only with buyers, for instance, while others may primarily focus on marketing foreclosures or investment properties. While some gay real estate agents know more about condos and lofts, others will have more experience with single family homes. So you’ll want to find a LGBT Realtor whose expertise and menu of services matches your needs.

  • Ask About their Approach

Every LGBT real estate agent will have their own fee structure, marketing and sales approach, or method for finding a buyer homes and then arranging tours of those properties. You’ll want to work with a gay Realtor whose strategies make sense to you and synch well with your own schedule and budget. For that reason it is important to have a thorough real estate discussion of how they plan to help you, how often they’ll be in contact, and how much you can expect to pay them for their services.

  • Pay Attention to Rapport and Trust Your Instinct

Of course to have frank and informative discussions it is essential that you and your LGBT real estate agent have great rapport. If your gay Realtor communicates well that can be a huge advantage to both of you throughout the entire real estate buying or selling process. They need to be able to answer all your real estate and mortgage questions and explain things to you in a clear and complete manner – otherwise the process will become confusing or stressful for you. So trust your instincts, pay attention to their communication style, and hire a gay real estate agent with whom you have comfortable rapport.

One of the best resources for finding a gay Realtor or LGBT friendly real estate agent is GayRealEstate.com, which is the largest online network of LGBT real estate professionals in the world. Gay realtors can also sign up to join the network by contacting the site for more information.