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 August 2012
Mike did a tremendous job of marketing my home and making it available for people to see. He did a great job of communicating with me since I live out of state. He also had a great plan to price the home to sell. I had it listed with other agents and it wasn't until I came to Mike that I was...
Mike Puckett Realtor
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Reviewed in September 2018
The whole experience was wonderful. Ken Pozek was easy to work with and his team was professional and on target in all that they did. Ken was the only real estate agent that I interviewed that ask me what I wanted instead of telling what they wanted. I could not be any happier than I am with the...
Pozek Group / Keller Williams Classic
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Reviewed in May 2018
I have bought many properties over the the years, this was by far the best experience I ever had! I'm looking forward to the next step working with them to pick my builder and my house. Their expertise and experience is priceless!!
Re/Max Realty Team - Lisa Sawyer and Gina 'Jenna' Billman & Tom and Sue Demogenes
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Reviewed in November 2010
Bob is awesome! It worked out well. He was punctual. He met with us over a holiday weekend becuase it was the only time we could come down to look at houses. He went out of his way to help us. He was extremely helpful and professional.
Bob Allen - Greater Athens Properties
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Reviewed in November 2009
We came across Bob accidently. There was a house in my Aunt's neighbor hood that came up for sale, and she got all excited hoping my husband and I would find something very near her for us to buy. We drove over to the house called the number on the sign and asked for the lockbox code to get...
Bob Allen - Greater Athens Properties
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Reviewed in July 2012
I met Bob to get an estimate on sale of my home, and his opinion on its likelihood of selling. He was courteous and knowledgeable. (He was late, but he called to explain, and offered to reschedule, which I declined.) He anticipated that I'd be disappointed with the value he would estimate...
Bob Allen - Greater Athens Properties
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Reviewed in January 2015
Brad was easy to reach and was prompt in his communication. Several properties were available and the house we selected was just as advertised. I would definitely recommend using GAP if you need a game-weekend rental in Athens.
Bob Allen - Greater Athens Properties
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Reviewed in December 2011
I first contacted Bob by Email then we met at a potential property. After listening to what we did or didn't like about what he was showing us he brought us to the next home which fit a quite a bit better, and with each next home he took the time to show us we could appreciate how he was zeroing...
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Reviewed in October 2011
All transactions with builders, agents and other parties were scheduled to meet everyones needs and any conflitcts were communicated and dealt with as needed without delay.
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Reviewed in November 2011
From beginning to end Mr. Allen, helped in all the details in finding and purchasing our house. From finding the house, recommending an inspector, acquiring a loan and closing. He was always on time, patient, and worked very hard for us. We had very specific needs and he worked very hard to help...
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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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