From a first consultation about buying a new place to live move to actually taking the leap, buyers (and sellers) of property typically have a real estate agent by their side. Responsibilities span the gamut, including: providing expertise about property types and specific neighborhoods scheduling showings, performing comparative pricing analyses, introducing resources (mortgage originators / banks, title companies, negotiating on price, and driving toward a final close.For buyers, real estate agents may suggest a vision for any given property. For sellers, they may coordinate the staging of a property to show its best potential. In essence, agents do whatever they can to make the sale happen smoothly and quickly for their clients.