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 February 2023
So, my wife and I had it in our minds to stop paying someone else’s mortgage and start paying our own. After getting approved by the VA for a home loan (sidenote, that as an amazing experience from start to finish… I’ve heard horror stories about VA loans, but my experience could not have been...
Cripple Creek Realty, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2014
I can't say enough about how great Ron Chorey was (and still is) during our home finding/ buying process. We didn't know anyone when we relocated to Las Cruces for a new job. He was amazing. I am reluctant to list everything he did for our family as I don't want anyone to expect the same. I...
RE/MAX Classic Realty
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Reviewed in April 2016
He will diligently try to sell your property and stick with you. Even a property you may think is not sellable he will sell it. He sold a lot and two mobile homes by finding a buyer who could self finance because no one else was able to get financing.
Ernesto Uranga Re/Max Classic Realty
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Reviewed in October 2019
I would not think of hiring anyone other than Steve Barrett as my Buyer's Agent. Mr. Barrett, a retired Lieutenant Colonel who has been in Real Estate for fourteen years, likes to get things done. We first contacted him from out-of-state toward the end of July 2019. We described our interests...
Steve Barrett Real Estate Inc
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Reviewed in April 2015
They have the best reputation here. I found them on the internet for a year and then I met with them to get my home built. They sell property and then build the homes. Sometimes they sell homes that are already built.
Hakes Brothers
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Reviewed in March 2013
The company's office is located in a building that is a complete real estate buying complex. Everything you need to buy a house is there, like title companies, so it's very convenient. Sherrell is 70 years old, but she is in terrific condition and will run your legs off! She set a record of...
Steinborn Inc
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Reviewed in December 2015
I have been with Rental Network for 4.5 years and am so happy with her services, that I am happy to continue to do business with her in the years to come. Not only is she very professional she always gets the best deals for me when it comes to repairs and new tenants for my property.
Rental Network LLC
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Reviewed in September 2010
Betty started out as just a business recommendation from a friend who was a Realtor and he also owned rental property. We contacted her and she was immediately available. She took care of our problem with bad tenants, evicted them, appeared in court on our behalf and collected late rent from...
Purple Mountain Real Estate & Investments
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Reviewed in April 2012
Her advice was very helpful so that my offer was accepted and I was able to purchase the house. I would definitely work with her again and would recommend her.
Teresa Ramos - Re/Max Infinity
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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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