So you are ready to buy your first house? Your best friend from high school got his real estate license last week. He works for a company where they pretty much just expect him to know everything. Is this the best agent for you? I don't want to knock new agents as you have to start somewhere and I was one once myself. But many real estate companies don't focus on training that is needed to sell a home. And if they do some training it mostly is for the agent to find people that want to sell or buy real estate. There is a lot to think about and get right in a real estate transaction. Including contracts, inspections, negotiation and much more.