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 March 2013
The staff at Accent took time to answer my many questions quickly and accurately (usually within an hour!) and I always felt they were working hard for me and protecting my interests. For example, the agent recommended we counter with a lower offer, which meant money saved for me, and less...
Accent Realtors
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Reviewed in December 2010
As my landlandy, Brenda was helpful in providing a temporary home during a transition period. When I located a house to purchase, Brenda represented me to the listing agent, and handled all of the negotiations regarding inspections, disclosures, and closing. Her timely response to my needs and...
McGraw Realtors/Brenda Sand
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Reviewed in August 2013
After listening to my wish list for a new home, Mr. Martin worked very hard to show me homes that would be a good fit for me and my family. After finding the perfect home, he walked me through the buying process and set up and attended all the inspections. After moving into my new home, he...
Coldwell Banker
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Reviewed in September 2011
He probably showed us over 50 homes, he was patient, he showed us the local area and local restaurants, he gave us a lot of history of the area, and he was here through all of the processes. He was always present when we needed him. We found and purchased a home in a short period of time...
The Rockin RelocaTour
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Reviewed in April 2016
Tonya was a pleasure to work with from start to finish during the sale of our first home. We had to relocate before the sale and she put our mind at ease knowing everything was in good hands. She was able to meet with us quickly and list the house within a short time frame. Her team and services...
Tonya Riggs Team, Ebby Halliday Realtors
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Reviewed in March 2013
It took a little longer to complete the sale due to a complicated situation with the property. I wish the communication between realtors has been a little better. It would probably sped up the completion of the sale, but I was appreciative that it was the sale went through.
Signature Home Team at Keller Williams Realty
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Reviewed in October 2013
We listed our townhouse with Jordan Hague. We were a long-distance client so he had to handle everything via e-mails. Our townhouse sold within weeks and Jordan took care of all the details necessary to make the closing go smoothly and quickly. He also handled some special situations that...
Equity Saver USA
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Reviewed in July 2012
He specializes in leasing houses exclusively that makes him a far better leasing agent. Our overall experience with him has been excellent. He provides excellent service. I feel like we have gotten a real personal service.
Bailey Properties LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
John is an amazing professional. I picked him because of an on-line search and his high rankings. After I contacted him he placed me on a home search website and homes that met my criteria were emailed to me daily.I was relocating out of state and had only two weekends in town to find a home....
Real Estate Specialist - John Cantero
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Reviewed in December 2010
Although I ultimately purchased a property from another realtor, I would not hesitate to use Marilyn again.
MARILYN BALL
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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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