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 October 2023
The Hendrix Group is truly above the rest. Not only do they take the best care of their clients DURING the buying process, but they CONTINUE to take care of clients well after the home is purchased.
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Reviewed in October 2023
The Hendrix Group is incredible! Both of our experiences with them have been as easy and pleasant as could be. They are professional and knowledgeable, as well as extremely caring and responsive to our needs. We’ve also been amazed at how community-based they are, with offering yearly family...
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Reviewed in October 2023
The Hendrix group is amazing! We’ve used them multiple times and each has been an incredible experience! They are extremely knowledgeable in the business, and it shows!
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Reviewed in March 2018
Awesome, attentive, professional and highly recommended. Gary knows the market and advises in a complete and sensitive manner. He understands that this is a business transaction, but balances this with the emotional attachment that is required with home selection. He focuses on you and what you...
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Reviewed in August 2020
Jo and Doug were FANTASTIC when we were looking for our first home! They were extremely responsive, thought of every detail, and came with so much experience in both real estate and inspections that we couldn't feel more confident in them! Also, Jo is the absolute most amazing agent and person....
The Mitts Home Team - Keller Williams Realty Partners
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Reviewed in May 2012
Doug was our agent to sell a house and buy a new one in a different area of the city. We chose Doug after reading others reviews and are so glad we did! Our house had been on the market last year for several months and did not sell. Doug and his stager came through and made suggestions for...
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Reviewed in May 2015
We selected Doug after reading countless reviews on Angie's list, Zillow, Truila, etc. about how dedicated, professional and responsive Doug is. All of the positive reviews are 100% accurate. Doug is an excellent agent. He met with us ahead of putting our house on the market, set us up with...
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Reviewed in May 2015
Words cannot describe how lucky we were to work with Doug. I would highly recommend him to everyone. We are 2nd time buyers, our 1st house in Kansas, as we recently moved here from upstate NY. We were guided the whole way through this crazy & quick moving housing market with such care,...
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Reviewed in September 2016
Life transitions are very difficult especially when it includes the memories of living in a home for almost 50 years. Selling this home was going to be very emotional for our family. Plus the house was older and in need of updating which made us anxious. You need someone who you can trust to...
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Reviewed in October 2016
My house hunting experience with the Mitts home team was phenomenal. Doug and Heather were so kind and patient and made me feel comfortable throughout every stage of the process. They were easy to get ahold of and quick to respond. They took all of the stress out of what can typically be a very...
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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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