What questions should I ask a real estate agent before hiring them?

<div>Interviewing real estate agents is the best way to find the right person for the job. Consider asking the following questions to find the best agent for you:<ul><li>How will you show my property?</li><li>Will you do open houses to market my home?</li><li>How will you handle dual agency (representing the buyer and you as the seller)?</li><li>Should I make repairs to my home before listing?</li><li>Will you get professional photos taken of my home?</li><li>What is the best price you think we can get for my property?</li><li>How long do you expect the sale to take?</li></ul></div>

Do I need a real estate agent as a buyer?

<div>You don’t legally need a real estate agent as a buyer, as you can represent yourself, but you should always hire an agent as a home buyer. A professional real estate agent will have access to local MLS services to find homes that meet your criteria and needs, can connect you with other professionals—like a mortgage broker and real estate attorney—you’ll need for the purchase, and can often negotiate a better price for your home to help save you money. Plus, as the buyer, your agent’s commission comes from the seller’s proceeds from the sale of the home.</div>

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Matt Sarver was the listing agent for a house in Catawba River Plantation The buyer a 74 year old retired teacher was represented by Zapata Tate of ERA Live More. Both Mr. Sarver and Mr. Tate agreed on two saiient points, the house had only been on the market for approx. 4 days and that through...
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Reviewed in October 2022
Beth and her team were professional, prompt and got results. My home listed and was under contract in just a few days. Beth is very responsive and kept me in the loop all the way through closing. She was helpful with advice and referrals. The outcome was better than anticipated. Highly...
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Reviewed in October 2022
I cannot recommend Beth and her team enough. She was an absolute asset to our home buying experience and was our rock throughout the entire process. Beth was very kind and knowledgeable, while carrying strong negotiating skills on our behalf. Thank you, Beth!
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Reviewed in October 2022
Beth and her team were a blessing to work with during the sale of our home earlier this year. Personable, helpful, responsive and very detail oriented. We loved working with her and would highly recommend her and her team for anyone buying or selling in the Charlotte area.
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Reviewed in October 2022
Love Beth and her team! Very knowledgeable and responsive to our needs. Even though Beth has multiple clients, we felt like we were her top priority, and that's a great feeling when selling property! I highly recommend Beth . . . you'll be in great hands!
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Reviewed in September 2022
We’ve worked with the Beth Smith Shuey Team several times with selling and purchasing homes over the years. Her team consistently provides top notch service. This time Ali helped us with the building process of our dream home. She was with us for each step of the process. She even helped me pick...
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Reviewed in May 2020
Outstanding. Cherry Blossom Realty is the way to go. Everything went just as our Agent Wendy predicted it would go. She is always prepared and knows her craft and the market she serves. She is very honest and hardworking. She kept me informed on the smallest thing a my wife and I really...
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Reviewed in April 2019
Jane was the consummate professional in assisting me through the process of selling my home. Her ability to consult, recommend and ensure that the process was a success was most appreciated. She encouraged me to have the house staged, and the compliments that I received from the staging,...
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Reviewed in June 2019
As I start this review, I am hoping that there is not a character limit because there are so many superlative things that I want to say about Jane Cross and her team. JANE IS THE CONSUMMATE PROFESSIONAL. She restored our trust in the real estate profession after some very bad experiences with...
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Reviewed in April 2019
After a bad experience 27 years ago, my husband and I swore we would never use a realtor again. Luckily we met Jane Cross and she restored our faith in the profession. We worked with Jane on both ends when we were looking for a house to purchase and also when we were selling. The thing that most...
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Real estate agents work on commission, so the cost of hiring an agent will depend on the cost of the home you’re buying or selling. The listing contract should include information about the commission for both agents, which is usually 6 percent of the sale price in total or 3 percent per side. With an average national home value of around $440,000, the typical commission per agent is $13,200. However, you won’t pay this total out of pocket. Instead, the commission comes out of the sale price of the property.

Interviewing real estate agents is the best way to find the right person for the job. Consider asking the following questions to find the best agent for you:

How will you show my property?
Will you do open houses to market my home?
How will you handle dual agency (representing the buyer and you as the seller)?
Should I make repairs to my home before listing?
Will you get professional photos taken of my home?
What is the best price you think we can get for my property?
How long do you expect the sale to take?

Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they’ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.

You don’t legally need a real estate agent as a buyer, as you can represent yourself, but you should always hire an agent as a home buyer. A professional real estate agent will have access to local MLS services to find homes that meet your criteria and needs, can connect you with other professionals—like a mortgage broker and real estate attorney—you’ll need for the purchase, and can often negotiate a better price for your home to help save you money. Plus, as the buyer, your agent’s commission comes from the seller’s proceeds from the sale of the home.

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