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 2015
We recently hired Roche Painting to do some interior painting in our home. From our first contact with Aaron, the owner, through the painting, the finished results, and the followup, we were extremely satisfied. Aaron and his employees are a top notch professional group of people. Aaron...
Roche Painting LLC
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Reviewed in December 2012
Dianne walked me through the entire home sale process and there was no pressure at any time. She was helpful the whole way. I'm an engineer so I appreciated her data-driven approach supplemented by her knowledge of the emotions that go into home sales. She spent a lot of time going into other...
Dianne Hansen
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Reviewed in September 2021
We have worked with Jody for almost a dozen years. He has been to a property manager for us as well as a listing agent on two property sales. He is great work with and his services are always top notch. He is highly recommended!
Lipply Real Estate
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Reviewed in January 2008
Diana demonstrated professionalism, listened to my goals and needs and was a constant source of help and information every step of the process. She made me feel I was her most important client and she was always in touch to answer any questions or solve any problems. She never stopped working...
DIANA HODGSON
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Reviewed in October 2013
Laurie was helpful-in very practical ways from the start. She is not pushy nor does she focus on the money. She is genuine in caring and seeing that no stone is unturned in getting what you need.
Laurie Shenkman - The Frederick Group
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Reviewed in December 2012
Tammy Huk was extremely knowledgeable on the area as well as very professional in her approach to helping us. We've bought and sold multiple houses over the years and she would be the first or second best we've encountered. And, since we move here from California, she made us feel at home with...
Tammy Huk, Coldwell Banker Heritage Real Estate
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Reviewed in October 2015
I couldn't have asked for a better home inspection from Door to Door. Mike went well above and beyond throughout the entire inspection. He took the time to educate me for things to look for in future home purchases, as well as preventative measures to keep the property in good condition. Since...
Door to Door Home Inspections Inc
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Reviewed in September 2016
Jeroen helped me find a great house and helped guide me through the whole process of inspections, negotiating with the seller, making an offer, and finally closely. Jeroen was always on time, very professional and fun to work with, and very knowledgeable about the Berks real estate market. I...
Jeroen Harmsen with Remax of Reading
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Reviewed in March 2015
Selling a home is not an easy task. However, Barbara Wachter, of Re/Max helped us through it every step of the way. From pricing suggestions, minor changes to the house to help the sale, open houses and constantly availability, she was fantastic. I could not have had a better real estate...
Re/Max Unlimited Real Estate
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Reviewed in May 2009
She was simply wonderful! I called her from LA told her what I was looking for and that I would be in the area in 3-4 days. She met us at our hotel and took us to view some houses for rent. She drove us around the area to help us familiarize ourselves. We went back to one house the next...
Alane Falcone
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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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