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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I've been renting from them for a year now, and i love my apartment! It is close to the university and an overall great place to live. They do have many home inspection days, which is a bit annoying, but I understand that they want to make sure the property is taken care of...
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Reviewed in May 2014
Jack was very responsive, listened to what I was looking for and helped close a diffuclt transaction quicklyand very professionally.
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Reviewed in September 2011
Overall the experience was wonderful. It was obvious that Jack had extensive experience in situations like ours because he knew exactly what to do and was able to produce a solid written offer that was tailored to our needs. We felt completely taken care of and had no legal concerns as his...
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Reviewed in December 2012
Excellent. Jack Wade is a fantastic agent. We moved to Missoula from out of state. We did not know our way around town or the various neighborhoods. Jack helped us to quickly get oriented and identify the type of house we wanted by listening to us. He is not a "salesman" and made us feel that he...
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Reviewed in September 2011
Jack is always on time and responsive to the needs of his clients. As a builder I trust no one else.
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Reviewed in December 2018
We used Jack Wade to sell our Missoula, MT home and recommend him without qualification. You only know how good someone is when things get tricky, which they did on our transaction. He navigated health issues on my part which restricted when/how the home could be shown and other challenges...
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Reviewed in September 2011
Jack Wade is a fantastic Realtor. He has a great deal of experience and knowledge of the Missoula area market. He does his research and has a lot of valuable advice to offer. He wasn't trying just to make a sale, and he would sometimes point out a house's drawbacks that I wouldn't have thought...
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Reviewed in August 2012
I found Zootown Realty through the NAEBA, and organization of Exclusive Buyer Agents. Jodie contacted my and was able to provide references for her services and explain the process of helping people find homes in the Missoula area, as well as resources that she uses. After agreeing to work with...
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Reviewed in September 2013
If you are looking for "The BEST of the best", you need not look any further ! Zootown Real Estate will fulfill your every expectation and more. I had never discovered the majesty of the Bitterroot Valley in Montana, yet I knew I wanted to own a vacation home in the area. Jodie H*****...
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Reviewed in September 2011
Jack is THE go-to-guy when buying or selling property in Missoula. I highly recommend his services, from start to finish.
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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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