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 2014
Erin Robertson is amazing! She went above and beyond to help us find the perfect house. We adore her!
Carter Real Estate Group
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Reviewed in November 2011
In the fall of 2010 we were moving from the Indianapolis area and needed to sell our house. Considering the housing market, the prospects were not great and Mike prepared us for all possible outcomes. Our house was sold in 13 months, for a price that was pretty good, all factors considered. ...
Mike Puckett Realtor
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Reviewed in April 2013
I really like her because even before when I just had her come by to give us an idea of what we need to do, she is the one that suggested that we check to see if we had an interest coverage and I did not even realize we had one. After she suggested that I called my insurance company and checked...
Julann Carney
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Reviewed in April 2013
We travel to the area several times a year and when we were ready to find a house we called Wayne. He had shown us one property 3 years prior and actually remembered us! Living in Kansas and trying to buy in Mountain View can be challenging, because of the 500 mile distance, but Wayne made it...
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
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Reviewed in June 2012
Linda was a fantastic Realtor to work with. Before the actual move, we corresponded via e-mail and I received many listings for possible houses and loads of information on the area. On each visit to Bella Vista to check out the city and amenities, Linda made herself available every day I...
Acorn Realty
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Reviewed in April 2014
After looking at homes in four states we found the right combination in Arkansas. Kim was very helpful in finding a home. She knows the area very well.
Southern Breeze Real Estate
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Reviewed in March 2012
She went out of her way to help us out and find what we were looking for, when other realitors weren't able to live up to the task. She took the initiative to find something outside of our price range, but was perfect for us. She is phenomenal.
Coldwell Banker Ozark Real Estate Co
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Reviewed in August 2019
Excellent! You'll have NO regrets if you depend on Steve Atwell to find you the perfect home or to sell your home. He loves what he does and has outstanding knowledge of the real estate market in NW Arkansas.
BUYER'S FIRST REALTY
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Reviewed in December 2019
Colley Bailey is a a dependable person and helps take the stress of getting a home down a couple of notches. He is very quick to answer your questions, and if he doesn't know the answer, always responds within a hour. He made our transition as smooth as possible and I hope you will give him a...
Colley Bailey, Realtor with Wise Custom Realty
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Reviewed in June 2014
Jeff researched properties to help us find what we were looking for. He pays close attention to detail and is prompt to return calls. He did a great job representing my interests. We found a home that we love and Jeff helped us throughout the buying process. I highly recommend him. contact...
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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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