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>

Get matched with top real estate agents in Forest Park, OK

There are 1 highly-rated local real estate agents.

Matching on Angi

Share some details about your home project.

Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.

Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

TRUSTED BY HOMEOWNERS

4.3

Average homeowner rating

Verified real estate services reviews

Verified Reviews for Real Estate Service pros in Forest Park, OK

*The Angi rating for Real Estate Service companies in Forest Park, OK is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Real Estate Service needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Real Estate Service companies in Forest Park, OK is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Real Estate Service needs.

Last update on April 06, 2025

Reviewed in January 2023
The Kitchell Group is wonderful to work with! Anita and Stacy are a TOP NOTCH Team! They sold our home in under 30 days (above asking), handled all aspects of the sale from the negotiation, home inspection, Title Co. communication, Notary scheduling and closing as we are now out of state! We...
Engel & Völkers Upper Tampa Bay
Request a quote
Reviewed in June 2020
If you are reading this, and trying to find a real estate agent to represent you with buying or selling a house, then stop the search right here! I found Brent Carter through the Dave Ramsey ELP search, I interviewed 3 agents including Brent, and Brent was by far the most experienced,...
Carter Real Estate Group
Request a quote
Reviewed in March 2014
Erin Robertson is the BEST! She did exactly what I asked her to do and didn't try to push me in any way, like to spend more so she could make a higher commission. Erin is very knowledgeable, personable and gets things done. She took care of everything and she did it quickly. She educated me...
Carter Real Estate Group
Request a quote
Reviewed in August 2015
Brent did a good job in helping us when we wanted it and ask the the seller for items we were interested in. He always did what he said he was going to do when he said he would do it. Very professional and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend him to a friend.
Carter Real Estate Group
Request a quote
Reviewed in January 2019
I needed to sell this house in a timely fashion. I also needed to handle it from 300 miles away. Brent and his group took care of all the details and made sure the house was ready to sell. We got two offers on the first day and sold it for considerably above the asking price. Brent took care of...
Carter Real Estate Group
Request a quote
Reviewed in June 2017
Great! Brent showed us 19 houses before we found the one we wanted. He helped us through every step of the way and always was timely in answering questions and explaining what needed to happen next in the process. I have used Brent 3 times (once to sell and twice to buy). I would highly...
Carter Real Estate Group
Request a quote
Reviewed in June 2017
Brent is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He walked us through multiple scenarios and never made us feel pressured. Although we came to the conclusion we weren't quite ready to list at the time Brent was very helpful in helping us make an educated decision.
Carter Real Estate Group
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2014
Brent was excellent. He's a knowledgeable professional, and he was extremely attentive and responsive to our needs. He never pressured us into anything at all. He simply gave us the tools so we could make the best decision for ourselves. We were a little picky, and we took an entire year to...
Carter Real Estate Group
Request a quote
Reviewed in December 2014
Responsive, corrected information given by another realtor, was able to reassure me about chances to sell home.
Carter Real Estate Group
Request a quote
Reviewed in April 2013
Brent Carter was the 2nd of 3 Realtors we met with when we began the interview process for selling our home in Mustang, OK.and by the end of the 3rd interview, we knew hands down that we could work with him. His approach and reflection of Dave Ramsey's philosphy on selling was very refreshing. ...
Carter Real Estate Group
Request a quote

Real estate agents in Forest Park

Real estate services FAQs

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.

The homeowners guide to real estate services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles