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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Last update on May 01, 2025

Reviewed in December 2021
Belinda Rushing Belinda Rushing of Avenue Realty is just the best. Extremely smart (UVA grad) and sensitive (she read our housing preferences to a “T”), she’s also savvy (she led us to our new house even as it was under construction before it hit the market) and service-minded (she hung with...
Avenue Realty Group, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2018
Shannon Harrington of Blue Ridge Fine Properties is a dream realtor. She is not only fun and pleasant to work with, but she is also incredibly knowledgeable, honest, and hard working. She goes the extra mile and then some to help her clients. I wouldn't think of working with anyone else now.
Blue Ridge Fine Properties
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Reviewed in May 2013
Kline May Realty was professional and knowledgeable. They were effective and punctual. I will use them again.
Kline May Realty
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Reviewed in March 2013
Her service has been wonderful. She is extremely professional, took wonderful photos of the house, and had given great suggestions. She sold the house in 6 weeks. I highly recommend her.
RE/MAX Executive Realty
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Reviewed in September 2013
Natalie really went above and beyond the call of duty. She even coordinated and oversaw repairs in the house when an unforseen disaster with the water heater struck. The result of working with Natalie - plenty of traffic thru the house and a quick sale. She's been a pleasure to deal with -...
Old Dominion Realty
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Reviewed in January 2014
He is an excellent real estate agent. I didn't end up getting something so there was no fee. He was very knowledgeable, very amicable, and very accommodating. He was excellent! I will absolutely hire him again.
Steven Hughes Hill
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Reviewed in May 2022
Agent Matthew Hurtado of the Phoenix branch- is presently harassing my sister- a single mother, respiratory therapist, and veteran first-line worker of the Pandemic- because she won’t move out fast enough when he acquired the house she has been renting with my dad for 10 years. They served the...
DeLex Realty
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Reviewed in May 2012
The absolute WORST home rental experience we've ever had. On move-in, EVERY window, the screens were either broken, torn, or missing altogether, they outright refused to cover the cost for replacements. There were no sealed walls in the bathroom, and so we had a significant issue with...
Susan Dewert
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Reviewed in June 2018
AWFUL, AWFUL and MORE AWFUL!! No walk out inspection completed. Many items missing such as a washing machine, Red Radio Flyer Sled, yard tools, damages and more. If you did a walk out inspection, a washing machine is hard to miss especially the big empty space that is left behind. I have ALL...
Lacey Real Estate Group--Kevin Lacey
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