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 July 2020
Sold my home I got the price I wanted, faster than I expected, and great follow up and served. Highly recommend
Century 21 The Harrelson Group
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Reviewed in April 2013
Excellent experience with our search for a new residence. MISSY ALEXANDER represented us and was just so wonderful to work with. She is honest, reliable and professional. She also has a wonderful personality and is a great representative for Dockside Realty. We highly recommend her to folks...
Dockside Realty Company
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Reviewed in April 2011
Barry has been in real estate in MB for a long time. He knows the market and what is good and bad about almost every house listed. He also knows most of the agents in the area and which ones price houses correctly to sell. When I was working , I was transferred 8 times around the US, so I've...
RE/MAX OCEAN FOREST
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Reviewed in November 2014
Helped us from the time we first started looking in SC. Beyond all the things you would hope a realtor to help you with, Dave went way beyond, even after the sale. I have a friend that lives nearby in North Carolina that I was going to ask to take care of some things after the sale, since I...
David Mellon, Realtor
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Reviewed in March 2014
My husband & I live in NJ but have had a townhouse in NMB for 20 + years and finally decided it was time to move to a one story home. Our insurance company has a realtor referral program but we weren't pleased with the references they provided so our son did some online searching and came...
RE/MAX Southern Shores
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Reviewed in August 2016
We have been purchasing properties as investments. Eric has been very attentive to detail and assisting us in finding units that fit our finical plan long term. We have been using Eric as our primary resource for the past 4 years and have been very pleased with his service. We would highly...
Eric Emond Broker Associate
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Reviewed in December 2019
We believe that Chris Olson was the main reason that we were able to have success in selling our house. He was a complete professional, paying attention to every detail, responding promptly to every request. He was diligent in holding Open Houses, and when the sale was agreed, he assisted with...
Olsen Ziegler Realty
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Reviewed in September 2014
Highly recommend this husband/wife team. They spent hours with us searching properties and absolutely listened to what we were looking for. They know the hidden dangers around here and know the right questions to ask. Highly recommend.
Brenda & Jeff Godsey - Realtor
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Reviewed in December 2011
I arrived in Myrtle Beach for the purpose of buying a condominium, but had relatively little knowledge of the local condo market. I encountered Billy Mozingo by chance and engaged him temporarily as a broker to help me develop an understanding of the local market. Within a fairly short time I...
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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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