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 September 2024
Jill and this team is amazing! They are so patient, thorough, and kind. I can’t say enough amazing things. No other team will treat you like family like this team will. High recommend!
McNamee Real Estate Team
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Reviewed in December 2016
It went very well. Excellent is the correct way to put it. We have had Jenkins Realty sell and assist with five homes/properties.
JENKINS REALTY INC
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Reviewed in December 2011
Starting in June of this year, I made my first contact with Sam, and we began our first of 2; day long trips through different homes. The decision was made to buy a fairly new home (up to 10 years old) and not build because we thought we could get more for our money. Sam was willing to work...
Coldwell Banker Burnet
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Reviewed in November 2010
We paid her about $2400 for her service. She was very knowledgeable and resourceful. We looked at a bunch of different houses before we found this one. She was pretty knowledgeable about what the accurate were and what to look for like in the neighborhood and the school. She knew everything...
Holly Bowe
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Reviewed in July 2014
Jenni Martin spent time showing us properties in the Hudson Wisconsin area. She took the time to get to know what we did and did not want and then went looking for a place to match our needs. She came up with a townhome that was being foreclosed on and led us through the steps to buy it from the...
Team Howard/Keller Williams Premier Realty
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Reviewed in July 2013
I highly rate the ease of getting a hold of him and he was really on top of stuff. He kept in contact with us. The price of 3.5% wasn't very expensive.
Discount Realty Works LLC
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Reviewed in September 2012
He went over and above our expectations. He was reliable, dependable and personable too. He was also very honest.
Weicher Realtors Brainerd
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Reviewed in April 2012
It went great. We went out and looked at about 6 different homes and I was able to get the best home for my needs at a great price. Lou Ann Loomis really cared about me and what I was looking for and needed in a home. She was very friendly and we were able to close the deal in a very...
BRENIZER REALTORS
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Reviewed in June 2017
Pat is very creative at solving problems that might arise in a real estate transaction, she is very persistent. She does what she says she will do when she says she will do it. Pat is a straight shooter. She'll tell you like it is in a gentle way. Pat has high ethical standards and adheres to...
Century 21 Legacy Realty
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Reviewed in May 2013
He was amazing. He really worked well, targeted what we asked for and we got it. When I asked for certain styles, houses and locations, he gave us more than what we asked from him.
Centyry 21 Metro Realty Inc
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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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