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 August 2014
Our house had already been on the market for about six months when we met Marilyn. We had a deal fall through and were advised by our former broker to take our house off the market for the summer and try again in the fall. This advice would always be disheartening, but it was also unrealistic...
Marilyn & Company - Keller Williams Realty
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Reviewed in May 2013
We've had a positive experience with them. They have been very quick to answer our my questions of which, we had plenty.
Watson Realty Corp
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Reviewed in December 2016
From the moment we met Blayne he was very attentive and helpful. As he was throughout the entire process. I valued his opinion about what we needed to do in the staging and selling process. He priced our home well, and with in a week we had multiple offers, and ultimately sold it for $50 over...
Blayne Pacelli- Rodeo Realty
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Reviewed in March 2014
He is fabulous! He's been a realtor in this area for more than 20 years, so he's incredibly familiar with what's around. There's never any question of being misled, because his honesty is apparent-not only about the properties he's showing, but about the location as well. He's a true...
Michael Souza
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Reviewed in May 2013
He was very good and he was good at calling me back. Very prompt and on time. My husband had bought a house from him in the past. We purchased a home that was in foreclosure. We trust his ability to take care of us. We will use him again in the future if we ever needed to.
Coldwell Banker
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Reviewed in August 2012
He was very dependable, on time, honest, accommodating, and a hard worker. He is just all around great.
Finley Builders
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Reviewed in October 2012
We started looking at least a year before our previous home sold. Chad patiently and tirelessly showed us home after home despite the uncertainty of when we would be able to purchase. He never failed to be of good humor throughout the lengthy process. He understood what we were looking for and,...
Chad Jacobson
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Reviewed in November 2012
We are new to Vermont, and bought a condo. Mark and Lisa were careful to give us good information about a large variety of home-buying issues. They were accurate and punctual; friendly without being overly familiar. They were able to tune in to the preferences we each had, successfully.
Catamount Realty Group
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Reviewed in June 2008
A buyer's broker works for the buyer, not the seller. As such, John worked on the purchase of a house as our representative, not the sellers. His experience was evident in his evaluation of the houses we looked at and his knowledge of the areas of Chittenden County. He made the whole process...
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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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