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 2016
We were out of town sellers and Kelly oversaw the repairs necessary to close the deal. He also gave us some money saving advice. We would recommend him to anyone selling a home.
Kelly Clevenger-Coldwell Banker Wallace
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Reviewed in September 2020
I was a first time buyer and brand new to Columbia. Jill knows the city like the back of her hand and was able to put herself in the shoes of a new buyer like me to bring me up to speed on what I needed to know. Her team is great and knowledgeable as well. Definitely appreciate their help and...
Home Advantage Realty
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Reviewed in September 2020
Jill was amazing during our move to Columbia. We moved a few months after the COVID pandemic started, and she was still able to help us find an amazing house. Jill closely listened to our wants/needs/interests, and almost immediately let us know about a house that she thought was perfect for us....
Home Advantage Realty
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Reviewed in July 2020
I recently sold my townhouse and had the pleasure of working with Candy and her assistant Shannon. Candy was not only knowledgeable but very patient throughout the entire process. Even with everything going on currently, with her help, I was able to sell my townhouse within a few weeks of...
Candy Limehouse - Keller Williams Palmetto
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Reviewed in August 2020
Candy is thorough, patient, and responsive. I was very impressed with her marketing plan. Candy’s guidance made for a smooth and quick sale of our home. Her assistant, Shannon was awesome as well. They are the best team!
Candy Limehouse - Keller Williams Palmetto
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Reviewed in May 2020
Candy Limehouse and Shannon Nilson made the entire process so easy. They took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns. I would hire them all over again.
Candy Limehouse - Keller Williams Palmetto
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Reviewed in October 2008
We met Kathy b/c we saw a house that we wanted to see. We weren't really ready to buy yet, but the house caught our eye. She was referred to us through a friend, and so she met with us on short notice to take us through this house, which we did not buy. She gave us a lot of good advice about...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Midlands Real Esta
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Reviewed in March 2013
Candy is a fantastic realtor. We sold our home in a week, which was astounding to us. But we really needed her expertise in the closing, as it was an older home (built in the 40s). We could have gotten caught up on doing repairs to make it happen, and be put out of alot of $$ to make really...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Midlands Real Esta
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Reviewed in June 2015
Candy and her team were the greatest. Since the 1st day we met her, her expertise and knowledge showed through. She provided us with a complete sales/marketing plan in the beginning, and it went exactly as planned. The sale of our house was quick, easy and extremely professional. Our house...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Midlands Real Esta
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Reviewed in May 2016
Candy was an absolute joy to work with! She definitely was helpful being that this was my first home purchased. She knows her stuff regarding real estate and she was always available to reach if I had any questions or concerns. Should I need another home again in the future, I won't hesitate to...
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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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