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
Cheryl was amazing. We were on a tight timeline and she came through with flying colors. The time frame from our initial phone call to her about listing our house to accepting an offer was only TWO weeks. The professionalism of her team is outstanding. You will find Cheryl to be extremely...
Cheryl Grant Real Estate Keller Williams
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Reviewed in September 2010
He was excellent. He was very conscientious and honest. He worked very hard for us and sold our home in two days.
Jamie Everett - Action Pro Realty
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Reviewed in August 2011
She is a very good real estate agent. She is honest and works extremely hard for her clients. She is always available.
DICKENS-MITCHENER & ASSOCIATES
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Reviewed in January 2012
Our experience with Larry began this past summer, as we made a family move to Traverse City. As we waited for our home to sell, Larry patiently and consistently showed us properties and introduced us to the various neighborhoods of TC. We often had our active children and other family members...
Traverse City Buyer Agent
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Reviewed in November 2013
Becky has been great - very organized, assertive, good listener. I would recommend her totally. She is a people person and down to earth. Easy to work with - hard worker.
BECCY JANIS @ COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT REAL ESTATE
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Reviewed in November 2014
Although I was reluctant to list the house the day before leaving on vacation, Dan convinced me that the time was right. Within 2 hours of signing the listing papers, the calls to show the house began. We had a signed purchase agreement within 12 hours. From the beginning of our encounter,...
Klavitter Residental/Keller Williams Realty
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Reviewed in April 2013
We purchased the house from Florida, sight unseen. He came out and took videos for us and everything. He was beyond phenomenal.
Jules Yates - Re/Max Bayshore Properties
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Reviewed in June 2018
I purchased a home with Nick Acosta of Lipply Real Estate and I used Jody Kaufman of Lipply Real Estate to manage the rental of the home for over 5 years. Jody then handled the subsequent listing and sale of the property. I was VERY pleased with all aspects of their services. Nick's selection of...
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Reviewed in April 2012
We started the search for a cottage ourselves by driving around the lake and taking note of For Sale signs. We were staying for the weekend with relatives and they knew Dave Hauser from church and recommended him. We called him; he set up the viewings and, luckily, we discovered THE ONE near...
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Reviewed in January 2015
Karen who was our agent was AWESOME, she kept us informed from the start to finish. The office staff was exceptional, when ever we called they were friendly and professional!
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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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