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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Reviewed in June 2022
David showed us 8 houses over the weekend we were in town and we got our first offer accepted. He was very knowledgeable about the area and showed us houses that were exactly what we were looking for.
David Mackle, Re/Max Over the Mountain
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Reviewed in April 2022
We worked with Jack Sullivan and the Zac team for a home search inside the perimeter in Atlanta. We didn't think we'd be able to do it in this tough market, but Jack kept our spirits up and we are now enjoying our new home in East Atlanta. Jack was professional, realistic, and positive. He was...
The Zac Team
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Reviewed in November 2020
Well the service was perfect and on time, the apartments was clean and I would reference a friend and family members. Thanks
Lorna Place Apartments
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Reviewed in July 2013
After locating the 'property Manager', who took my meny, he gave advied on how to proceed in a case against hime to sue to get money back. Also about condition of property and advice on renting/selling.
Dan Cannon
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Reviewed in June 2013
We have known Randall Alsabrook since 2007 and he is a wonderful realtor. He helped us buy our first home in 2008, and we sold that home and bought a new one in 2013. Randall is knowledgeable, patient, thorough, and excellent at handling negotiations with other realtors. We don't have to worry...
ERA King Real Estate
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Reviewed in March 2012
McDonald was one of the best and most knowledgeable persons on property in Shelby County. We felt very confident in getting his advice on finding the specific type of land that we were looking for. He always came prepared with all of the information that we needed and with his gator to drive...
STRONG REALTY
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Reviewed in March 2012
Mr. Ron Kilgo was one of the best real estate agents that we had ever met. We talked to many agents since we had been looking for a home to buy and Ron was very helpful in finding us a temporary home until we could find a permanent one. We liked the way he always remained calm and neutral...
Kilgo Realty LLC
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Reviewed in July 2011
Paul was recommended by a work friend to be my buyer's agent in purchasing my first home. I had been stumbling around myself for a month or two, but once we connected he immediately made me feel he was experienced and could help me out! He handled all my interactions with the seller's agent,...
Centry 21 Advantage
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Reviewed in May 2015
This was the 3rd time we used Jarrod in the last 7 years. He helped us find and purchase our first 2 homes, and after the market changed and we needed to get out of our home, his expertise helped us to get out from under our last home. Jarrod was not even working in the Tampa market when we...
Jarrod Luparell-Horizon Realty International
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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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