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 October 2023
The Hendrix Group is truly above the rest. Not only do they take the best care of their clients DURING the buying process, but they CONTINUE to take care of clients well after the home is purchased.
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Reviewed in October 2023
The Hendrix Group is incredible! Both of our experiences with them have been as easy and pleasant as could be. They are professional and knowledgeable, as well as extremely caring and responsive to our needs. We’ve also been amazed at how community-based they are, with offering yearly family...
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Reviewed in October 2023
The Hendrix group is amazing! We’ve used them multiple times and each has been an incredible experience! They are extremely knowledgeable in the business, and it shows!
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Reviewed in March 2018
Awesome, attentive, professional and highly recommended. Gary knows the market and advises in a complete and sensitive manner. He understands that this is a business transaction, but balances this with the emotional attachment that is required with home selection. He focuses on you and what you...
Gary Mesnick - Maximum One Realty
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Reviewed in January 2009
From start to finish, the experience of working with Doug could not have been better. We began "casually" looking at houses over a year ago. Doug showed us quite a few houses during that time, with never any pressure to make a move toward buying. He took the time to understand what we wanted and...
The Mitts Home Team - Keller Williams Realty Partners
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Reviewed in February 2013
I wish every customer service experience could be like this. Doug made what could have been a really stressful situation a really positive one. He made everything work smoothly for me, which was no small feat.
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Reviewed in August 2017
Both Doug and Lori were a pleasure to work with throughout our home selling process. We appreciated how flexible they were with our needs, how responsive they were to questions, and how quick they were with paperwork and appointments. We would definitely recommend this team for either buying or...
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Reviewed in March 2018
We hired Doug as our buyer's agent based upon a referral from our friends, and are grateful for the experience. The Mitts Home Team is fantastic! Doug was very flexible and accommodating to our needs. He took the time to really try and understand what we were looking for and worked hard to...
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Reviewed in October 2018
All the members of the Mitts group we worked with were excellent. They were supportive and eager to make the process as successful as possible. We knew we had partners with integrity and knowledge, and we trusted them to handle all the details and give us the best information.
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Reviewed in October 2018
Better than expected! The Mitts Team was always one phone call away and they were always very helpful!
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At KC Homes Solutions we believe the house selling process should be easier, faster, and more painless for Kansas City home sellers. If you're serious about selling your Kansas City house...we're ready to give a fair all-cash offer. Also, when we buy your house directly from you, we buy as-is. You walk away without having to do any repairs. We'll even clean out the property for you. It's that easy and convenient. Hablamos espanol!

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Two Hands Homes is a professional, full-service real estate solutions firm that buys and sells properties throughout the greater Kansas City area and beyond. Our mission is to make a positive contribution to the world by improving lives and the community through real estate. We rejuvenate neighborhoods and increase the standard of living by improving the overall quality of housing for the residents.

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Realtor Serving entire Kansas City metro area full-time for over 15 years. Over 500 properties closed / sold. Tons of 5 Star Reviews. Brokered by Exp Realty, LLC in Overland Park, KS. Licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. Communities served includes: Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Lees Summit, Raymore, Belton, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Lake Lotawana, Lone Jack and Liberty.

Real estate company located in Grandview, Missouri, Specializing in Purchasing, Rehabbing, Renting and Management of residential and commercial Real Estate. Ireland Investments is dedicated to providing financial solutions for anyone looking to become part of the income producing machine that is real estate.

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BOE MORTGAGE, NMLS ID #418481 (Bank of England Mortgage) offers mortgage financing solutions nationwide. We provide Angies List Members with the expertise and services that are traditionally offered by the largest financial services institutions in the country but with the integrity of a local community bank.

"Nick Thiry and everyone who helped at Bank of England were great. They were professional, had service oriented attitudes, and got the job done well. They helped us in the decision making process, and guided us through all the paperwork, etc. Thanks Nick! Great work!"

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463 SW Ward Rd

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Julia Tweedie-Integrity Group Real Estate

463 SW Ward Rd

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Julia has lived in the Kansas City metro area for the past 20 years. She spent 10 years living north of the river, and currently resides in Greenwood. She is well acquainted with the metro area. She earned her bachelor of science degree from Missouri State University. Her desire is simply helping people. She believes in doing business the old-fashioned way, where her word still means something. That is how she has always run her business, and it has served her well. She will go above and beyond to put your needs first and help your buying/selling process go as smoothly as possible. Licensed in MO and KS.

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Sarah Schaaf has lived in eastern Jackson County Missouri for nearly all of her life. A graduate of Blue Springs High School and later University of Missouri- Kansas City, Sarah has obtained degrees in Biology, Arts, and Dental Hygiene- minoring in Chemistry. A mother of three and savvy manager of home and chaos, Sarah has loved real estate since childhood when she had dreamed of being a residential architect. Although her degree path did not wind up in real estate, Sarah bought her first home at only 20 years old and has a passion for home renovation. Organized, empathetic, and most importantly, honest, Sarah is a people pleaser to the core. She will work hard to create the life you and your family deserve.

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FAQs for real estate service projects in Blue Springs, MO

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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