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 May 2017
It went very well. Real estate is like fishing, you drop a hook and hope the fish like your bait. Mr. Korb helps you prepare for selling, the bait, most importantly he brings you to waters teeming with buyers. Once a offer is made the crew of the Brad Korb group of realtors goes to work and...
Brad Korb
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Reviewed in September 2016
Well I have sold several houses as I've moved around and had pretty good realtors BUT Krista was the best ever! The unique part about this sale is I had already moved so I couldn't do anything local at the old location. I thought that was going to be tough but Krista and team hired contractors,...
OiC Real Estate Services
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Reviewed in February 2013
Jessie is an excellent realtor. I discovered her at an open house, and switched after a poor experience with a different realtor in the area. Jessie is super responsive, and a real go-getter. She researches and finds homes to show you in your price range, and schedules showings that work in...
Patterson Realty - Jessie Madril
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Reviewed in July 2014
Barry is the inspector to use if you want to work with someone with a lot of experience who has seen a lot, knows what to look for, and will take you with him and discuss what he sees as he walks the property and makes a thorough inspection. I received a very professional written report the same...
ACTION HOME INSPECTION SVC
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Reviewed in March 2009
We used Gary Gracia as our real estate agent to purchase our first house. Gary was with us from the beginning to the end of a complicated short sale purchase. He found ways to guide us toward what WE wanted without pushing us into something that was not a good fit. He spent so much time...
Gary Gracia Real Estate
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Reviewed in June 2013
My inspector, Steve, was very professional during the home inspection process. Steve was very helpful in reviewing the results of the inspection and explaining everything in an easy-to-understand manner. Steve's experience ranks second-to-none, and he exceeded my expectations, which was a...
PACIFIC COAST HOME INSPECTIONS
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Reviewed in March 2013
We are still looking but feel with Joanie and Connect Home Loans that we are well on our way.
Platinum Properties
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Reviewed in September 2019
Ron was and still is doing a fantastic job. Through the process of looking for a home he always kept us updated on listings, made quit showings for homes we were interested in, and was there through the entire escrow after we found the home we wanted. Not only was he great in helping us secure a...
Schmitt Realty
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Reviewed in June 2013
We highly recommend Xchange Solutions, specifically Kevin Hereford, for the high level of expertise and professionalism he demonstrated during our recent 3-way Reverse1031 Exchange. Kevin has many, many years of experience in the field, including writing the ultimate resource book on Exchanges....
XCHANGE SOLUTIONS INC
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Reviewed in August 2011
Missy got right to work marketing our house. She gave us great advice and we were able to sell our home in 12 days. The selling process was very smooth with Missy walking us through each stage.
Missy Harris
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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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