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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Terrifically caring and interested in making the resident happy , would appreciate more steps to support the need of the man. extremely accommodation with exceptionalities and differences.
D & D Properties
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Reviewed in September 2020
I am a real estate agent in GA & SC. Every time I have needed a home inspection for one of my buyers and have called Brad to perform this service, he has been very quick to respond. He is great at what he does and I would highly recommend him to potential home buyers and other real estate agents.
DON WILLIS INSPECTION INC
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Reviewed in July 2010
Sylvia from Blanchard and Calhoun was great from the start; we came down to Ga for a house hunting trip in March 2010. We only had a week to look for a place so she cleared her schedule and drove my wife and I around for a solid week straight. We must of looked at 60 different places; the best...
Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate
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Reviewed in June 2014
She helped us every step of the way. This was our first house and she answered every question we had. She took all of our wants/needs into consideration and helped us understand the market at the time. She was always professional and she always responded to emails, texts or phone calls in an...
Regina Wadsworth
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Reviewed in March 2016
This was our first time getting a house painted, and Two Ladies and a Paintbrush were awesome! Julie's advice was invaluable when selecting colors. She really helped me so much, and made the process much less overwhelming. She also was very patient when I changed my mind on a couple of things...
Two Ladies & A Paint Brush
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Reviewed in April 2013
I would like to comment on Sue. She came to my house on the possibility of selling my home. Sue was up to date on all the houses in my area which really helped a lot and knew what to sell my house for. Before she left she even fixed my remote. I would not hesitate to use her again. She felt like...
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
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Reviewed in October 2008
I originally started with another buyers agent, but when the house I fell in love with turned out to be represented by the buyers agent, she put me in touch with Delane Ramey to handle my end of the transaction. Delane is very professional and thorough. She is in touch on nearly a daily basis,...
DELANE RAMEY
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Reviewed in November 2009
The house was on the market for less than three months which was incredible given that we put in on the market in November of 2008.
Keller Williams Realty
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Reviewed in December 2011
She is awesome. I was the buyer and the seller paid all the expenses. She has a broker's license and she is on top of everything and that is what saved me with my purchase. The listing agent for this house was a broker with a realtor and this house belonged to her niece, and she was so horrible...
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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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