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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Wooten continues to be an excellent company to satisfy all of your rental needs. The properties are well kept and very spacious. The staff is always available to help with any concerns.
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Reviewed in October 2018
Doug gave me many suggestions for improvements to help get top dollar for the home. Doug followed up several times on contractors since I no longer lived in the city where the house was sold. Doug was very supportive considering how long it took on my part to get the house ready to list.
The Mitts Home Team - Keller Williams Realty Partners
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Reviewed in December 2012
Not knowing the first thing about buying a house, the wife and I decided we needed help when it was time to purchase our first home. We used the Endorsed Local Provider service from Dave Ramsey?s website. Four local real estate agents were contacted and each called me within 24 hours of...
Carter Real Estate Group
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Reviewed in December 2020
Couldn’t of asked for a better experience!! Wem and Anita went above and beyond for a total 10 out of 10 experience, always available for me anytime. I would hands down say this is the BEST realtor around! Thank you for a extremely awesome experience and being with me every step of the way!
Win Win Real Estate
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Reviewed in February 2013
Sandy and I began looking for a home in the Springfield area in the spring of 2011. We met Cathy Womack a month or so later. Cathy's professionalism was obvious from the very first meeting. She is courteous, observant, pleasant, and most of all, punctual. Cathy had clipboards with printouts...
REMAX Solutions - Cathy Womack
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Reviewed in March 2014
There was no pressure at all to buy a home. He was always in touch and let me know what to expect at every step in the process. Everything went smoothly and I would definitely use Kevin as my agent in the future and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Springfield Realty Group of Keller Williams
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Reviewed in September 2014
Things were very smooth, Mr. Bostron worked with us diligently and found myself my dream home!
Realty Choice Realtors
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Reviewed in September 2018
We contacted Gary Busker, realtor with Murney & Associates as a buyer's agent to find a house in the Springfield Missouri area. He was diligent, very knowledgable and spent considerable time with us as we considered our choices. I loved that he's a skilled in negotiator a strategizer. The...
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Reviewed in June 2012
She did everything for us. She bent over backwards to find us a house. She looked at houses, and told us about certain houses that I would like. She bent over backwards to please us. She went to bat for us on everything. She is very professional, and respectful. She listens to our wants and...
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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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