Another key role of a real estate agent is to educate your clients on the buying process. This includes the steps involved, the documents required, the deadlines to meet, the professionals to consult, and the potential risks and challenges to anticipate. You need to walk them through each stage, from pre-approval to closing, and answer any questions or concerns they might have along the way. You also need to prepare them for possible scenarios, such as multiple offers, counteroffers, contingencies, inspections, appraisals, and closing costs.