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 April 2014
Fantastic. We came from out-of-state, so the first trick was finding a reputable real estate agent which we found on Angie's List. Made initial contact with Jason in December, 2013. He provided invaluable advice with our specific criteria. With his advice in mind, we did extensive online...
The Jason Zisk Group - Realtor - CRS
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Reviewed in April 2010
She showed us a lot of houses. We told her what we needed and she knew what to do. She also came out the next day to show us a lot of houses. She did whatever we asked of her. I was very pleased with her.
Lynda Bowers & Associates Realtors
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Reviewed in December 2012
It went very well. He was very detail oriented and thorough. He saved us $600 on our roof to make repairs. I would highly recommend Mr. Allen to anyone needing a home inspection!
Home Buyers Protection
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Reviewed in August 2012
Marci seems to be like a family that sells real estate. We and our family have been using her for many years. My parents wanted a house and we used her to find a house. She is very well kind of person who knows the market especially kind of knows what’s out there and what’s available. She has...
Marci Richardson
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Reviewed in June 2012
Christina Brown was absolutely incredible throughout the whole process. She was very accessible and flexible with my schedule. She is also very knowledgable.
Christina Brown
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Reviewed in May 2018
I am a local Realtor and I close over 50 homes a year- almost all of my clients use Housemasters. Phil and Annette are the utmost professionals , nothing gets past them and their reports are clear and concise ! If you are shopping for a Home inspector , Housemasters is the one I would pick every...
HouseMaster Home Inspections
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Reviewed in March 2010
The agent went above and beyond to help get my property sold and to help find a suitable purchase for a new resident. She was always available and open to any questions and suggestions that I had. If I ever need realty services again I would not hesitate to use her again and I would highly...
Donna Dail, Crye-Leike Realtors
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Reviewed in August 2013
It went well. We sold the house in 2 1/2 months. Kerry took care of us no matter what came up. She is a professional and knows the real estate business. I would use her again. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the central Arkansas area.
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
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Reviewed in September 2012
I have been in Real Estate for 28 years, so I have seen a lot in that time.. Sometimes a Realtor and their customer are not always on the best of terms by the time they get to the closing table.. That is not the case when working with David. His customers are happy, laughing and cutting up at...
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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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