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 May 2012
It went excellent and couldn't have been better. They know what they are doing and know the market and cannot beat the price.
Marc Dosik / Fed City Team / Century 21 Redwood Real Estate
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Reviewed in October 2015
Susan did an excellent job marketing our home. We had three offers on the tenth day of showings and a signed contract on the twelfth day. The photos that she provided were very professional and looked very good both on the internet and on the printed photos that were provided in our home to...
Rhoades Team, Re/Max Suburban
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Reviewed in March 2016
Jeff's walk through and written reports are nothing short of utterly professional and easily understood. He is a wealth of knowledge and conveys complex information in an easy to understand manner. Cannot imagine a better service provider than Above Par! His proposals are also excellent in that...
Above Par Home Inspection
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Reviewed in May 2016
Working with this company was GREAT from the beginning as they "first listened and then provided their ideas/recommendations" related to all sorts of matters while conducting their real estate and property management duties for me (i.e., when dealing pricing, incentives, selecting the right...
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Reviewed in June 2017
Amy was wonderful to work with! Very professional and very easy to get along with. Her information and knowledge of the market in our area helped us to get a timely and excellent price for our house. Her skills in marketing our house were top notch - the photos and listing description made me...
Amy Holcomb
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Reviewed in July 2014
From the very first showing of a house we wanted to see, The Lanier Property Group - and specifically, agent Stephen Sayre - were there for us every step of the way. Stephen was always courteous, punctual, upbeat and compassionate, and provided every possible service a Realtor could to his...
The Lanier Property Group
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Reviewed in May 2012
Very thorough and complete report - they were quite willing to discuss their findings in great detail.
HOMEPRO SYSTEMS INC
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Reviewed in November 2012
I listed my sister's house with Eva Schronce based upon a neighbor's recommendation. I cannot say enough on how great Eva was and the service she provided. I was settling my sister's estate and live out of town, so it was somewhat complicated. Eva went way out of her way to help me prepare...
Prudential Laney Real Estate
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Reviewed in June 2017
Inspector was very thorough and provided the report in one working day. The report was of great value to us in our decision on the home purchase.
SMITHVILLE HOME INSPECTION
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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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