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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We had an excellent experience working with Ben and The Zac Team at RE/MAX Metro Atlanta. Ben was knowledgeable, responsive, and guided us through the entire process with professionalism and ease. He was always available to answer questions and went above and beyond to make sure everything...
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Reviewed in April 2025
Diane did an amazing job on my first house purchase. She worked closely with me on finding a house and location that met my criteria; from location to cost to aesthetic. She then went above and beyond to help me find the right borrower to match my needs financially. And yet again to negotiate...
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Reviewed in April 2025
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Robin Brown at the Zac Team twice now, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the job she’s done. Robin is everything you could want in a real estate agent—knowledgeable, responsive, incredibly dedicated, well respected in the field , and has all the right...
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Reviewed in April 2025
Our realestate agent Ki-Ana from the Hester Group did an excellent job assisting my wife and I with the purchase of our new home. She was attentive, accessible, made great recommendations and was always available to assist us with whatever we needed. She's very knowledgeable and I will...
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Reviewed in March 2025
I truly enjoyed working with The Curtin Team, especially Kanani Briggs, during the sale of my home. They were very supportive throughout the entire process. Kanani guided me through every step of the sale process from staging the home, providing names of local resources for repairs, to the...
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Reviewed in February 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Jaylon during my recent home purchase, and I can't speak highly enough of the experience. From the moment we first connected, Jaylon’s professionalism and dedication were evident. He took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for in a home and...
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Reviewed in January 2025
Throughout the entire process, the Zac team was amazing. They were extremely communicative and were able to answer any questions we had along the way of purchasing our home. Ben was an absolute delight to work with and I highly recommend the Zac team for anybody who‘s looking to buy in the...
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Reviewed in February 2016
Reliable Heating and Air technicians Cleveland Davis and John Hall were very professional for the entirety of the job. They were on time and were able to do the job earlier than scheduled. They made sure that everything was understood from the operation of the furnace to the operation of the...
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Reviewed in March 2016
The Reliable technician, Torri, arrived on time and was very knowledgable and professional throughout the installation of the new AC system. While changing out the coil on the unit in the attic he noticed and brought to my attention a mold colony inside of the plenum and showed me a section...
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Reviewed in February 2016
I had my ducts cleaned as part of the HVAC system package my husband and I purchased. Josh and Garrett showed up within the 8-10am window I was given. They called while en route and did a great job ensuring the equipment did not scratch my wood floors in my bedroom (where access to the furnace...
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Please note we are not able to perform the following work: *Boundary/Property Lines (you will need a land surveyor) *Personal Belongings (you will need a Personal Property Appraiser instead of Real Estate) *Commercial/Business Appraisals (you will need a commercial appraiser) *HELOC/Refinance/Home Purchase through banks/lenders (your lender will assign an appraiser) Thank you for considering our business. Henderson Evaluation is a real estate appraisal firm servicing, homeowners, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants, and the general public. We pride ourselves on our high quality, diligently prepared and thoroughly readable appraisal reports. You can count on our experience, ethics, competence, diligence, and delivery. Our business is built on these values. When it comes to making important real estate investment decisions, the more you know, the better decision you can make. Give us a call today! office: 770-540-4396 cell:404-606-1198 email: [email protected]

"Tiffany was extremely responsive and flexible when I had to reschedule appointment. She and her husband were timely and delivered the inspection report at the specified that they had originally quoted! Very professional and friendly! Glad we used them and we were extremely pleased with the appraisal report. It was were we expected our home to be valued! Great work!"

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McCith Appraisals provides Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisal Reports for all non lending purposes such as estates, divorces, tax assessment appeals, pre listings and market value determinations. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our clients needs. It is our mission to provide a detailed and thorough report. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our client, we take great care to work and communicate with every client in a professional manner. **Please do not reach out if you are purchasing a home with a bank loan! Banks require the use of their own appraiser and will not accept an appraisal with someone they did not contract with directly.**

"The appraiser was very prompt with getting back to me. He came out very quickly; He was not at my home for very long, very polite and professional. I did receive my appraisal back in the time frame he gave me and I was very pleased with my report, Very professional and he took great pictures. He was also able to get very good comparable sales that were within 1 mile of my home and he was able to find very recent sales. I would absolutely use his services again."

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Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

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My goal is to create High Quality and Unique Real Estate Photography to help you show your beautiful listings to their fullest capabilities. Real Estate Photography Full interior and exterior photographs of every pinnacle aspect of your property. Fully edited, High Definition photos, delivered straight to you! Drone Photography Unique Drone Photography of the entire property. FAA certified and insured Drone Pilot to insure a safe and professional flight. Over 100 hours of in-air piloting experience 24-Hour Turnaround Guaranteed 24 hour turnaround. Fully edited professional photos digitally delivered to your inbox no later than 24 hours after the last click of the camera!

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FAQs for real estate service projects in Gainesville, GA

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.

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?

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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