Picking the perfect agent can be very tricky.  It entails a lot of discerning and questioning. You must also learn how to trust the estate agent you hire. In order to prevent falling into a trap, look into the most common scams of estate agents:
Contract Scams
Be wary of agents who make you sign a contract that states "ready, willing, and able".  It has a lot of loopholes and you might end up paying for fees that could have been avoided. 
There are also instances when he seems to explain everything contained in the contract to you. He uses this to impress you. Being someone who has no background on real estate, you might just sign the contract without reading it. It is imperative that you understand what the clauses in the contract mean before signing them.
Fee Scams
Some agents won't tell you about how much the regular charge is. They may often base it on how much money you will receive in the sale of your property. Make things clear with them when it comes to fees. After all, you are still the person who will pay them for their services.
If you think your agent is not performing well, try to negotiate the contract and the fees to be paid.  Otherwise, you will be left scammed and your money put to waste.

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