Updated August 31, 2021 Imagine this: You find an amazing salon, pick out a picture of the perfect haircut, and schedule an appointment with a stylist sight unseen. It’s a professional salon, so what can go wrong? Cut to one hour later, when you’re staring back at yourself in the mirror wondering where the nearest wig store is and cursing yourself for not doing some research on your hairdresser’s capabilities. Fortunately, hair grows back. Buying a house , however, is an investment that will likely last you years, if not decades. If you don’t ask the right questions and do your research before buying your house, you could be stuck in another “wig” situation, this time with even more devastating effects. That’s why your trusted real estate agent is so important. When you’re buying your first home, your first relationship with a real estate agent can mean either a relatively smooth, easy experience for you … or a complete nightmare. Depending on the information that your real estate ...