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 January 2016
It is our pleasure to submit a review for our Real Estate Agent, Sergio Contreras, who is with HomeTerra Real Estate in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. My search for a Real Estate Agent started and ended on Angie?s List when I saw Sergio?s review. When my family decided to sell the family home,...
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Reviewed in April 2014
We have a contract thanks to penny's good advice, and we are waiting for final loan approval so we can close.
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Reviewed in September 2016
Penny worked very hard to help us sell our house in Tallahassee, FL. She was very professional and helpful throughout the entire process from securing a contract through the closing. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to sell or buy a home in the Tallahassee area.
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Reviewed in June 2018
Penny was totally awesome! She guided us through every step and helped us get our property ready for the market. Because we followed Penny's advice we had four showings within the first 48 hours and multiple offers. Penny did all the negotiating and got us a price $10K over asking. Penny's...
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Reviewed in January 2017
Great. She is tireless and did a fabulous job. Found us a great home. She is the consummate professional and could not have done a better job.
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Reviewed in October 2018
It went very well in a slow market. I thought for sure we would have to wait until next Spring to sell the house but a buyer was found and the price negotiation was fair and agreeable. Penny kept me updated almost weekly and made suggestions along the way and they proved to be on target.
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Reviewed in October 2015
Penny Herman is the best real estate agent in Tallahassee. She has worked with me for the past 4 years. We've been trying to sell our house for that long and she would give us advice on when to put it on the market and when not to. This year (2015) we finally agreed that it was time to put it...
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Reviewed in February 2017
The closing for the sale of our house in Tallahassee took place yesterday. Penny Herman listed and sold the house. Penny listed the house on a Saturday and held an open house that Sunday. She had two full price offers by that evening. She essentially initiated a bidding war between the two...
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Reviewed in May 2018
We found Penny at an open house and I’m so glad we did! Once we decided to buy a house we were so excited. Penny really listened to what we wanted. We thought about putting offers on three different houses before we found our dream home. Penny said she would make the offer for us on the first...
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Reviewed in February 2016
Penny is a true professional. She is extremely honest and knowledgeable in her field. If you are looking for someone to tell you what you want to hear then do not call Penny. If you want a professional that will set realistic goals and help you get the most money for the least out of pocket...
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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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