What questions should I ask a real estate agent before hiring them?

<div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>How will you show my property?</p></li><li><p>Will you do open houses to market my home?</p></li><li><p>How will you handle dual agency (representing the buyer and you as the seller)?</p></li><li><p>Should I make repairs to my home before listing?</p></li><li><p>Will you get professional photos taken of my home?</p></li><li><p>What is the best price you think we can get for my property?</p></li><li><p>How long do you expect the sale to take?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do I need a real estate agent as a buyer?

<div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: Do I need a real estate agent as a buyer?

<div><p>You don&rsquo;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&mdash;like a mortgage broker and real estate attorney&mdash;you&rsquo;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&rsquo;s commission comes from the seller&rsquo;s proceeds from the sale of the home.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2017
Jodi was excellent to work. She showed us several properties and we found the two we wanted and purchased them. She even helped us out with finding a rental management company. Once we sell our business in Oklahoma we will be using her services again to purchase our home in Kansas City PLUS a...
The Donner Group - Keller Williams Realty Partners
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Reviewed in July 2013
I thought that they were really fair and honest. I know that the owner of the company has really good rental properties and I have seen quite a few of them. I just went to see what properties he has but I have not purchased anything from him yet but I am looking to buy through him.
Pilkington Real Estate
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Reviewed in January 2013
They were very professional and provided great service and helped us out. They didn't have the type of ranch property that we were looking for at this time.
COCHRAN & ASSOC LLC
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Reviewed in May 2011
Deborah was very professional and very nice. She listened to what we wanted in a house and helped us narrow down the search to those houses that matched our wish list. She's very sincere and personable. I think what struck me the most was her professionalism. She made sure every I was...
DEBORAH MARTIN REALTY LLC
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Reviewed in September 2008
She went above and beyond to help us out. She had to get 12 people to sign off on their rights to the property. She is very personable and friendly. She always made herself available to us day or night.
CHARLOTTE SWINSON
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Reviewed in April 2012
We were looking for a home 2 years ago and he just happened to be at the house we stopped to look at. He was a realtor. He was showing the house to somebody else and we stopped him. He is very personable. He gets the job done. He treats all of his clients more than money. I will continue...
Darren Webb Investments
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Reviewed in September 2013
She was wonderful. Our purchase was a relocation and she knew how to work within the guidelines of the company She kept us informed on how things were going on this end while we were getting the move done from the other end Jana Tucker was easy going, not pushy but knew what to say just when...
REAL ESTATE ONE
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Reviewed in January 2013
We called the first number that popped up on a websearch. What a waste of time. No calls back- for days- then Angie- our "Real Estate Angel" was recommended on Angie's list!!! Lol! We talked and she asked us several questions and within an hour we got an email with homes that really appealed to...
Angie Baker- Century 21 Wright Real Estate
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Reviewed in July 2014
I would only add how much I enjoyed working with Sadie. Buying a home is a complex legal and personal process. Sadie gets both of those complexities. She knows when to get to work, but also when to step back and let you think. She has the expertise, and she cares about her clients. Very...
New West Real Estate
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Reviewed in August 2016
The transition and transaction went smooth. We achieved a price greater than the listing price. In one rented house, the renter became uncooperative and with Mark's guidance, the renter vacated the property for a timely close of escrow.
Mark DeGennaro Broker Associate Keller Williams
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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.

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