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 June 2023
Our experience with Marilyn & Company could not have been any better. She and her staff are true professionals. Her knowledge and experience is extensive and she truly has your best interest in mind. She explores every avenue to insure you get the maximum value for your home by presenting...
Marilyn & Company - Keller Williams Realty
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Reviewed in November 2021
Jim and his team are like a well oil machine. The ease of filling out forms and uploading documents is seamless. He also guides you into the right rate and point base with his analysis. A great team to work with. My brother has used he to for a purchase of a new home. Quick approval and quick...
Jim Blackburn Team Nexa Mortgage
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Reviewed in December 2013
Andrea went well above and beyond what is expected. There were some issues with the selling house that she negotiated in trade for some accessories. There was an alarm system issue and she arranged for an electrician to correct these at fair market price and in a very short time frame. She also...
Keller Williams Realty-Amy Heflin
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Reviewed in July 2013
We found whaat we wanted. It went excellent. Time was no issue. She was very prompt. Very professional.
BLUE WATER GM REALTY
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Reviewed in August 2012
I thought she was very good. She knows the market really well. She has sold homes for others than I know successfully.
Sally Herreid
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Reviewed in June 2014
He's been wonderful, patient and kind in our search for a duplex in Pittsfield. We've gone on tons of showings and everyone that he has recommended for services has been great. We are under contract right now and hope to be closing at the end of June!
John Ciepiela @ All Seasons Realty
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Reviewed in January 2012
The experience was excellent. She had a terrific attention to detail. Cared that she found out what was important to us. Found what we were looking for, and made it happen. She is smart, and good at what she does, and cares about her clients, and taking sure that they get what they are...
Sheri Wolfe
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Reviewed in January 2018
Paul is very knowledgeable about all aspects of buying a home and he is very honest. He always does what is right for his clients. He got me an excellent deal on a single family home. It was a foreclosure and needed some work and he helped me with that too. I love my new home. Paul found me...
GREEN RIVER REAL ESTATE
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Reviewed in August 2018
My husband and I worked with Deborah to purchase our first home and now our second home and we really can’t say enough good things about her. She is knowledgeable, approachable, personable, endlessly patient, and incredibly generous with her time (including mornings, evenings, and weekends over...
Deborah Riley, Realtor
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Reviewed in May 2019
We had a tremendous experience working with Tracy and her team when we bought our second property. She listened carefully to what we were looking for, did an exceptional job finding the perfect property and then took us through every single step of the process without a single glitch. There was...
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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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