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: How much does a real estate agent cost?

<div><p>Real estate agents work on commission, so the cost of hiring an agent will depend on the cost of the home you&rsquo;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&rsquo;t pay this total out of pocket. Instead, the commission comes out of the sale price of the property.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth hiring a real estate agent?

<div><p>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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

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 March 2023
Gina Hull is the quintessential professional. Her attention to detail is unparalleled. She is very capable, enthusiastic, high energy, has a multifocus skill set and is a pleasure to work with.She gets the job done, perfectly executed.
Hull AZ Homes-Professional Home Staging, Redesign, Home Watch & Project Management Services
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Reviewed in September 2011
It was fun working with Amy. She lined up vendors who did quality work at reasonable prices, taking care of all the details (Amy even selected paint colors!). She priced my house correctly and we got a contract in just 2 days, even in this tough Phoenix housing market. I found Amy Hall through...
Amy Hall - Home Smart Real Estate
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Reviewed in August 2015
I cannot recommend Darla Johnson at Squaw Peak Realty enough!!! She went above and beyond for me. We worked together for at least a couple of months and she always kept in great communication with me via phone calls and e-mails on a regular basis to give me updates. She even helped me to find...
SQUAW PEAK REALTY
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Reviewed in December 2012
While we were living in NW Oklahoma when I contacted Roy, in late summer 2011, about housing in Sedona. I had visited several times but my new husband had never been here. We come out in September and Roy showed us many homes in a wide variety of neighborhoods to give us a feel for the area...
Buyer Brokers of Sedona
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Reviewed in November 2014
First off, Brian worked his tail off! It took a year to finally find the house that I wanted and the location. Trust me, other people would have given up on me! We looked at a ton of houses and in every area that i wanted. When it finallly came time to go after this last house, He put...
VILLAGE LAND SHOPPE INC
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Reviewed in April 2010
Patiently toured us to several houses and gave us truthful advice on our options. Facilitated all documentations regarding our purchase with no delay. Treated us as "special" clients from the start though he did not know us that well.
Prudential Arizona Realty
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Reviewed in October 2012
It was excellent. Our house was very tough to sell. The time and effort he put in to sell our home was tremendous. We did approximately 100 private showings. He also brought in a stager at our request and they were very cheap. He was able to do a detailed analysis of the people who looked...
Bob Reidell
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Reviewed in October 2009
I found Dana after some problems with an agent I had planned to use. I had learned that the Dana Hancock team is one of the top five teams in Jacksonville. Before long I learned why. Dana's theme is "Selling more for less." Other agents I considered were charging 6%. She charges 4.95%. Dana...
Dana Hancock - Re/Max Specialists
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Reviewed in September 2013
They listed the property on their website for us at no charge. They received the inquiries and notified us of prospective renters. Thanks to their assistance we were able to quickly rent the property out. As I said, there was no charge for this service and we appreciate their support (long...
CASA DEL SOL REALTY
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