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

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

Do I need a real estate agent as a buyer?

<div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: Do I need a real estate agent as a buyer?

<div><p>You don&rsquo;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&mdash;like a mortgage broker and real estate attorney&mdash;you&rsquo;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&rsquo;s commission comes from the seller&rsquo;s proceeds from the sale of the home.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2021
David and his team are incredible to work with. They have a high amount of knowledge in the area and have a great feel for the ups and downs in the market. They have a special gift to be patient and guide you through the process. I would highly recommend using David and his team!
David Mackle, Re/Max Over the Mountain
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Reviewed in March 2021
Using the knowledge and experience gained through four decades of structuring ventures and moving real estate through every development stage, JWA brings its expertise to strategic investments in addition to its established base of real estate operations.
JIM WILSON & ASSOC
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Reviewed in June 2012
He's very professional and he's found a buyer for my house super fast. He's been working very, very hard with my mortgage company to get everything approved, and I'm very pleased with what he's done. The reason I gave him B for responsive is I'm between states, and sometimes it's hard for him to...
Bliss Real Estate Group
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Reviewed in June 2011
It was an extremely pleasurable experience working with the Buyer's Agent of Montgomery and I would recommend the service to anyone in the market for a new home.
David Price, The Buyer's Agent
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Reviewed in April 2008
Cassandra was at the top of her game from the first day we contacted her. She wasn't one of those annoying agents that calls every day or emails every day. If she found something that she new we could afford and like, then she contacted us. Once we found a house we liked, we contacted her and we...
THE GOODSON GROUP
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Reviewed in May 2014
I wish we had hired Mrs. Wilson sooner! We found her and hired her to manage our property right after we had to evict a renter for not paying rent and trashing the place...a problem that seems to be common in Montgomery. She took over all the details of getting the place cleaned up, repaired...
PMI River Region
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Reviewed in May 2012
He's a realtor, but he has a cleaning business on the side. He's very good. I recommended him to two or three people. He has good women working for him. He is honest. For what he does, he's probably average. It is not cheap, but it is fair. He's very careful if you have intricate objects. I...
Ryan Beesley
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Reviewed in November 2010
He provided guidance to make the homes more marketable, and sold both homes (2005 and 2010) in less than three months.
SANDRA NICKEL HAT TEAM, REALTORS
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Reviewed in November 2012
He is excellent. He is very professional and very prompt in attending to your needs. He always goes above and beyond. I will absolutely use him again in the future.
4 Wallz Real Estate
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Reviewed in June 2014
I was unfamiliar with the area prior to my house hunting trip. Kim sent me listing, showed me around, and assited me in purchasing a foreclosure. Since I was still out of state, she and Slade assisted in all the things that had been done during the process including inspections etc. They were...
Team McElroy, Keller Williams
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Real estate services FAQs

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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