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 February 2016
Excellent, I have used Lisa and Rent Solutions for several years. Very professional and I am happy with the outcome.
Rent Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2015
Heather Murphy and her team were extremely professional and exceptionally responsive to our needs. The process of selling our home was painful and arduous (by no fault of the Heather and her team), but the team's endurance allowed my wife and I to have peace through the process. I would highly...
Heather Murphy Group-Keller Williams Realty
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Reviewed in October 2016
Teri McGinn went out of her way to help me and she did a wonderful job. I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a house or condo in the area.
Teri McGinn - REALTOR, Berkshire Hathaway
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Reviewed in March 2021
Chris Carr is an amazing Realtor and the most hardworking I've ever met. We sold our house on the FRIST day for full price using his Realty. But better than that, he's fast with his responses and recommendations. I must have emailed him 100 times and each time I got a FAST and helpful response....
SIMPLE CHOICE REALTY
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Reviewed in October 2020
Jeff Dapp was amazingly caring, professional and beyond helpful to our situation! We listed our house in June, we got a contract in just 2 weeks. Everything was going perfect, the usual phone calls from Jeff and assistant Sarah to get thing done and signed prior to closing but the unforeseen...
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, LTD
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Reviewed in July 2012
We had our home listed for sale and had received only one offer. We switched to Jack Gaughen and the offer was acceptable in a week or two. They did a great job. They are actually still working with us. We are in the process of accepting the offer and selling the house, so I cannot say enough...
JACK GAUGHEN REALTOR
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Reviewed in May 2014
I am very pleased with Century 21 and would highly recommend using them to buy or sell my home.
CENTURY 21
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Reviewed in September 2014
Very well. I have refered this company to many of my clients at least 10 in the past two years alone. They are always available & on time. I appreciate their courteous communication skills & willingness to explain things to my clients. Everything in a house is fixable & not every problem is...
HOME SPEC INSPECTIONS
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Reviewed in July 2010
I don't really have a story.. we sold our house, bought a new house (new construction) and building a new house is stressful.. for anything we needed she was quick to help!
Homestead Group Inc
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Reviewed in February 2009
I could not have been more pleased with Lynn. Her knowledge of the real estate market allowed us to sell our home in 21 days by recommending a price that was fair and accurate. All of this in a market when the average days on the market are quadrulple the amount of time. After selling our...
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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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