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 March 2013
CHERI HENDERSON IS AN EXCELLENT REALTOR. SHE KNOWS HER PROFESSION, THE MARKET, AND THE HOOPS TO COMPLETE A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION. SHE ANSWERS/REPLIES PROMPTLY TO CALLS AND EMAILS, SENDS DOCUMENTS QUICKLY, AND FOLLOWS UP ON ANY ISSUES. SHE WORKS TIRELESSLY TO SATISFY HER CLIENT'S NEEDS AND...
Henderson Professional Real Estate Services, PLLC
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Reviewed in June 2012
She stuck up for us, when someone was giving us trouble. We were very impressed with her. I would highly recommend her. She helped us get the house we wanted.
Century 21 Arizona West
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Reviewed in May 2014
We started looking for property in the Prescott area a year ago but got serious in February of this year. We choose Cindi LaSalle-Shanks because of the great reviews on Angie's List. Cindi is a real gem! Because we weren't sure if we wanted to purchase property to build on or an existing home we...
KELLER WILLIAMS CHECK REALTY
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Reviewed in July 2012
He is a hard worker. He gets you details. He gets you background history. He knows the area like the back of his hand. He is a people person. He is very fair. He is very honest. You can trust him with anything.
John Lamarr
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Reviewed in June 2015
We worked together for several months until we found the right house to be my home. He was there every step of the way helping me and was very attentive. We are very happy we chose him as our agent
BloomTree Realty
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Reviewed in April 2013
Learned of Dave from a friend in 2011 and visited Prescott in May. Dave gave us pointers on area to investigate. Came back in September 2011 and visited a number of homes to see what was available. Kept in touch with Dave and returned in April 2012. Again toured a number of homes. Dave set...
Client Realty
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Reviewed in August 2013
These ladies know how to run a real estate agency. Every interaction was professional, efficient and competent; down to every detail from our initial search to the completion of the contract and our move-in. My husband accepted a job in Prescott and so I began a web search from...
Journey Real Estate
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Reviewed in February 2013
We have done many transactions with him and he is excellent. Lee pays incredible attention to detail; he had to make a trip while we were in the middle of our transaction and he called two or three times a day. He is a consummate professional. He is very knowledgeable and is very honest in...
Lee Amble
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Reviewed in July 2017
They are extremely professional. Very comprehensive and their 30+ years of experience is evident throughout the process. Great experience.
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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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