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 2019
If you are looking to buy/sell a home, we would definitely recommend using Matt Osofsky with Cobalt Realty. Matt recently helped us buy a home in the Roseville area. The home buying process had its challenges, based on competitiveness of the market as well as some difficulties through a previous...
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Reviewed in June 2019
Brad Korb and his team were fantastic! From the very start until the close of escrow they were professional and responsive. Everything Brad said turned out to be true. His advice was sound and we felt he worked **** ** our behalf. I would highly recommend the Brad Korb Group!
Brad Korb
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Reviewed in July 2012
She was so patient and professional. I would call her with fifteen million questions and she was always nice and professional. We still talk. She was awesome.
Lynelle Solomon
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Reviewed in August 2017
The experience was nothing short of exceptional. Throughout the entire experience, Randy was fully engaged. Not once did we have to query Randy as to the status -- instead, Randy's communication was proactive, leaving my wife and I with a feeling that he had our best interest in mind.
CORNERSTONE REAL ESTATE GROUP-RANDY THOMAS
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Reviewed in March 2012
She was excellent, personable, responsive, and one of the most professional persons I have ever dealt with. She took into consideration what our needs were and she sold the house based on that. She did a great job showing it, and I only have good things to say about her.
Julie Anglefey
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Reviewed in August 2015
Deborah was recommended to me by a college at work who loved working with her. He had purchased several properties in Santa Cruz and had nothing but rave reviews, especially since he had worked with several other agents in the area and was not pleased. After contacting Deborah by email she...
RE/MAX BAYVIEW, Deborah Wood
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Reviewed in June 2011
Javier did an excellent job of negotiating with the seller and brought the price down considerably. He saved me thousands. It was excellent.
Vista Pacific Real Estate
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Reviewed in March 2013
I like them because they are really quick and it was probably only for a week that they sole my house. It was Lisa whom I really talked to and helped me with. She's really energetic, friendly, very professional and also talked us about what do we have to go through, things we need and explained...
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA REALTY
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Reviewed in February 2011
We had a house to rent and needed help. We got that help from California Reality Exchange. They got the forms we needed to make all the utilities run smooth and got us good renters in a timely manner. They have handled all points with a most professional manner and will continue to utilize...
CALIFORNIA REALTY EXCHANGE
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Reviewed in December 2012
I liked her attention. I was buying so there were a lot of choices and lots of help with the choices and going to see the houses. It was within what I wanted. I gave the criteria. The price is a fixed percentage. If I was to list the house or buy another house, she is the only one I would use.
LANA DYER REAL ESTATE
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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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