How to Tell if Your Mortgage Broker is Legitimate

Over the past few years the real estate industry has gotten a somewhat unsavory reputation.  Being in the industry myself, I'm biased to tell you that most real estate professionals are high quality, upstanding "business citizens."  However, as with any big purchase or transaction, smart consumers do research independent of people who stand to benefit in some way.  Here's some tips on ways to protect yourself and identify some potential problems from the start as opposed to looking back after getting shafted and thinking "If only I would have checked that!" Check to be sure the company you're working with is in the Better Business Bureau. Visit the Better Business Bureau's website and go with a company that is listed.  This really should be standard practice when you'r