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 September 2023
Nick was FANTASTIC!!!! This was our first time out shopping for homes. He was very helpful and ALWAYS available for questions or concerns!!! I will be recommending him to anyone needing a realtor. Made the process an enjoyable one.
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Reviewed in December 2022
Nick and the Mary Wenderlich Team are everything you want in from a real estate agency. Nick’s sound advice along with experience is invaluable and he was there every step of the way with us. Nick and Casey were always client focused, knowledgeable, trustworthy, professional and responsive....
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Reviewed in December 2022
First time house buyer here — Nick and the team helped me understand and plan the process, answered the questions that I had (and the ones I didn’t know I should ask), and kept me on top of the whole project. Also, even visiting the office to pay fees was surprisingly fun. Nick was recommended...
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Reviewed in November 2022
The Mary Wenderlich team was fantastic. Our agent, Nick, was attentive, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. It was our first time buying a home and we did so during a difficult real estate season (Winter/Spring 2022). He was super responsive to all of our questions and inquiries and got us...
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Reviewed in May 2016
Sharon spent 3 full days with us. She let us make our own impressions of the house and then gently showed us aspects we never thought of about the property and neighborhood. She was honest and consistent in all her responses to our questions. Highly recommend Sharon as a realtor.
Sharon Blaszczak - Long & Foster Real Estate
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Reviewed in August 2022
Words can't express how thankful I am to have had John and Casey as my agents in try to find a home in this very competitive market! They accomplished the impossible in helping me find a home within my budget. I felt supported throughout the entire process by these ultimate professionals. You...
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Reviewed in August 2022
Nick and the team did a great job helping us navigate a crazy housing market. He responded to all of our questions very timely and provided advice where he could while letting us steer the process to our needs.
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Reviewed in July 2022
Our home sold in three days. Nick Wenderlich did a great job putting our home on the market and it was a very smooth process! I highly recommend doing busy with The Mary Wenderlich Team!
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Reviewed in June 2022
Nick and his team lead me through the homebuying process for the first time. They explained the whole process and made sure every decision I had to make was what I wanted to do for the best overall outcome. I would not even think of going to another agent/team if I was purchasing another home in...
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Reviewed in January 2013
She motivated us to do the repairs necessary to stage the house in a way that was attractive for a buyer. Dianne went the extra mile to help us out. She recommend reliable contractors & movers as well as assisting us in selling the house while we were living in a different state.
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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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