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 April 2018
It all went great, Larry was a real professional who helped me get the transaction done. He charges less than the full commission but you get the best service, he doesn't need to pay for overhead that other agents have to. He was a pleasure to work with and did a great job, highly recommended.
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Reviewed in September 2022
I've had a number of great experiences with The Fazio Team! Robin Fazio continues to handle all my real estate transaction issues with prompt responses and professional conduct. I love working with her and you will too!
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Reviewed in January 2017
She was very attentive to our needs and responded to questions and concerns very quickly. It was nice having her as our advocate during negotiations. We also had some problems with our lender not responding and not getting things done in a timely fashion. She went to bat for us and helped get...
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Reviewed in May 2016
Her dedication and commitment to both buyer and seller are evident in each conversation, email, text or simple conversation. Her personality and knowledge of the industry are well-suited to Patti. We were selling a house and Patti, using her personal knowledge along with her friendly...
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Reviewed in October 2012
Patti was phenomenal! We couldn't have asked for a more professional, passionate agent. She was agressive in all the right ways -- keeping us moving toward our goal -- to sell our home and to find the home of our dreams. With Patti's experience and knowhow, she was able to get our house sold...
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Reviewed in May 2014
It went fine. We love her. She did a very good job. She went out of her way to be helpful and worked with us when we could because we were moving here from out of state. She was very good.
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Reviewed in July 2015
Overall we were very happy with our experience with Patti. We felt she always went above and beyond to help us selling our home and finding a new home. She is very knowledgeable and you can tell she has many years of experience. She is always available with any questions and concerns during...
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Reviewed in October 2016
Our journey had its ups and downs, but Patti was always there. She listened to and followed our needs to eventually find the best house for us. Throughout the months of searching, Patti stayed attentive and helpful. We had many issues with our bank and Patti often came in to be our advocate. We...
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Reviewed in August 2013
Patti was the perfect fit for my needs. I told her the type of house I wanted, the general location, and the price range. We looked at 15 houses over 2 weekends. I ordered them based on my preferences. That was 16 years ago. I hope I don't have to move again, but if I do, Patti will be the...
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Reviewed in September 2016
Right from the first meeting, Patti was helpful, understanding and really willing to go the extra mile. She navigated all the difficulties of selling an older home with professionalism and amazing expertise. She arranged for everything that was needed and made sure all the details were taken...
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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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