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 January 2022
I live on the East Coast and wanted to purchase a home in Arizona. I had alot of concerns doing this remotely. Working with Amy, it went off without a hitch. She was prompt and courteous, and remained attentive throughout the entire process, up to and even after closing. A real gem.
Amy Hall - Home Smart Real Estate
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Reviewed in December 2016
Wonderfully. She was able to land a buyer for the home, at full price, before we even formally listed the home publicly, making the process very fast, efficient and smooth. We never expected it to go so easily, and my mother was delighted.
Marion DeSantis Team at Keller Williams Capital District
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Reviewed in September 2010
Chris educated me on the local market in very rapid order and really listened to what I said and what I wanted. Refreshing. It went well.
Christine Jones - John R Wood Properties
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Reviewed in July 2013
My agent has been with us the whole step of the way. She has informed us on things we needed to do to speed up the process. I have sent her a text at Eleven O'clock at night thinking she would respond the next day but she called me ten minutes later. I am very happy with the service she provides...
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Reviewed in August 2012
Colleen has an unbelievable internet presence that generates thousands of hits thus allowing her clients the maximum internet exposure for the sale of their property. All you need to do is google a few keywords on Buffalo and Western New York real estate and you'll see what I mean. I believe...
Colleen Kulikowski
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Reviewed in March 2017
We had hired another realtor before Tim. After 3 months of almost no traffic and zero offers, we moved on and hired Tim. My only regret is that we didn't hire Tim first! He did his research, came to us prepared with real data on comparable homes in our area, and analyzed the best price. Our...
Timothy D. Maciejewski, Real Estate Salesperson
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Reviewed in May 2014
To my surprise 3 days later she wrote me again with 2 recommendations for agents who do work with rentals and another internet site to check out. I was blown away that she had taken such time to help someone who could not use her services. I can only imagine the care and hard work she puts...
Kim Cooper with Zephyr Real Estate
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Reviewed in December 2017
Very well they assisted in finding price range homes available and with finding a bank loan n closing of home
The Olear Team
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Reviewed in November 2008
Kathy Crissy was recommended to me by a co-worker, who was also in the real estate business, because I was looking to buy a house in the Pendleton/Cambria/Lockport area. Kathy was very knowledgeable and was even very helpful when we shifted our attention to Kenmore/Tonawanda, after we realized...
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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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