Human factor
Of course, before contacting the real estate agency should consider some kind of security rules to deal completed the purchase (or sale) flats, rather than money and humiliation of dignity. Fraud can waylay you at every stage of the transaction, including the initial stage - request for information and realtor services.

It sometimes happens that swindlers create a company only for the conclusion of one or two contracts, then the firm disappears. Thus it look very respectable: solid office, partners abroad and courteous staff. Therefore it is desirable to work exclusively with companies, successfully operating in the real estate market for years. But if for some reason you decided to appeal to young and still little-known company, do not be lazy to gather maximum information about the company and its founders.

But even if you turned in a solid company that is known for its attentive attitude to the client, you will still have to rely only on personal integrity realtor. Moreover, a problem may not only experienced flat "hawk", but a beginner. The latter because of their arrogance or incompetence of the unit can give you a lot of trouble.

If before the start of the realtor does not want to disclose the value of their services, brushes off such questions, calling them irrelevant, think about continuing to work with him. An honest and competent specialist does not hesitate to negotiate their remuneration. In contrast, the attempts to cover the veil is a "commercial secret" information on the price of their work is either inexperience or uncleanliness.

Also worth wary if a real estate agent takes on too many commitments, promising you mountains of gold, and agreeing with all of your requirements. It sometimes happens that after signing the contract of subservience no trace remains, and the commitments made, no one thinks to do.

A qualified realtor, you must appoint a personal meeting and personally inspect the apartment. Even better, before the visit to your realtor to ask you about the parameters of the apartment, find out the conditions of sale, will clarify the status of documents - this indicates a professional approach. Naturally, you should not trust a man who from the first steps in every way trying to understate the value of your home. But to believe the optimistic assurances that your apartment will go at a price twice higher than the market, is also optional.

Diligent specialist, before you start work, be sure to achieve the consent of the seller to sell an apartment at the fair market value. Overstating the price, the agent or trying to recruit you as a customer, or hopes to get high returns. As a result, tend to sell apartments is delayed indefinitely.

And one more thing: as a rule, employees of firms that use ignorance of clients, good psychologists. Playing on your weaknesses, they rush you with the transaction, persuading a blind eye to "minor" flaws and inaccuracies. Do not let yourself be manipulated by - it can be expensive too.

Attention contract!
More attention needs to contract for services, which should be examined with special care. Do not hesitate to ask to take a contract with them. With the ability to consult with a lawyer you get a convenient excuse to check integrity agency. If your request would react to suspicious or even denied, with this kind of "experts" are not worth dealing with.

By the way, quite often in the contract meets an interesting definition - "the agency guarantees the purity of the transaction. In terms of Russia's law of the legal concept does not exist. All subsequent claims about the "purity" or lack of it, no court will not be considered.

In general, particular attention should be paid that part of the contract, which sets out the financial relationship with the company. In particular, the question of bail or payment services. According to Art. 381 Section 2 of the Civil Code, if the contract is not executed due to the fault zadatkodatelya, money he did not return. Therefore, if you're in the process discover the circumstances of the transaction in the history of the apartment that you are not satisfied and want to terminate the contract, the deposit will not be returned. And legally be quite right.

The same applies to prepayment. Often the contract is made in such a way that the money you recover will fail. Realtor refers to the fact that the services were provided to you (ie you have proposed various options and informed about the state of the market), and therefore, your claims are unfounded. Incidentally, if the realtor generally insists on prepayment of their services, be careful: you can expect to catch. This is especially true of such services, as a demonstration of options for housing. Often it is simply a clever way of luring money. For a fee, you get to hand a list of addresses, but most of the apartments have either surrendered or owners (which are in collusion with the agency) denied under a plausible pretext.

After signing the contract you have to stay your copy of the document. Any promises and guarantees are valid only when they are prescribed in the contract, and not in any warranty certificate or insurance certificate, which shows you the distance. Keep in mind, otherwise the agency takes no responsibility for the outcome of the transaction.
In addition, the contract between the client and the agency may be useless paper, if it subsequently turns out that the realtor, his signing was not a power of attorney Agency. Generally, all kinds of powers of attorney in the process of the transaction should be approached very carefully. The act provides for a lot of cases where authorization is invalid. It should be clarified by a notary, testified on her, whether it is because at the time of presentation. It is advisable to inquire about the person issuing power of attorney, as well as to verify its design.

So remember: do not be afraid seem too hypochondriac or mistrustful. In the end, you too, no one will believe every word, and do not worry - the documents on your property will be studied with greater care.