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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Last update on August 22, 2025

Reviewed in February 2021
Beth and team were laser—focused on selling our home from the onset of our contract to the final sale. We had a challenging sale (home was on a busy corner), but Beth and her team were relentless in keeping our listing ‘fresh’ in the minds of local realtors and potential buyers. We would...
Beth Smith Shuey Team/ Keller Williams Southpark
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Reviewed in August 2022
We were difficult clients because we had very specific needs in location, price and floor plan. Linda was by far the best realtor we have ever worked with in over 20 transactions in three states. She listens carefully and is a stellar negotiator - always is at the top of her game. We...
Linda Nuxoll
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Reviewed in February 2016
We found Amy on Angie's List. There were many realtors with good scores, but her personal website made her sound like a good fit for us. This turned out to be true, and my husband and I feel so lucky that we found someone who understood just what we were looking for, even when we didn't quite...
Amy Faust - Long & Foster
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Reviewed in January 2022
Kelli is amazing. Her knowledge of the market is top notch. She sold our house at a premium, and found us a home to buy (off market). With a million things going on there was calm and confidence from her and her amazing team. We would follow her and her skills anywhere, this is our third closing...
Anchor Real Estate
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Reviewed in April 2012
Excellent service and assistance. They took the time to explain all the details of the house-buying process to a first time buyer and even went out of their way to help with other small details like finding a fridge, furniture, fencing, etc... Very military friendly. I highly recommend Coldwell...
COLDWELL BANKER
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Reviewed in August 2013
She does a very good job. The house needed a lot of minor repairs, and she did her best to try to get those done for us. There was only so much she could do as far as dealing with the owners of the house, but tried to help us as much as possible.
CRI Properties, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2011
They are very good and very effective. They are nice people on top of it too. Without question I would recommend them. This is a very professional outfit. Their business practices are excellent. They keep good books and they are absolutely reliable.
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT INC
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Reviewed in December 2015
Debbie is unbelievable! Service was exceptional and I could not have asked for more. Debbie just 'handled' everything. I would recommend her to anyone. Debbie helped me prepare for the sale , priced accurately, marketed well and sold in 23 hours! Just a wow for her.
Arriero Realty, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2012
Kim made sure we understood everything and would answer all of our questions at any point in time. We spent about 14 hours with her one day and she was right there with us making sure we found what we needed. She went above and beyond and worked outside of her hours. She was very courteous and...
Century 21 American Properties
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Reviewed in April 2014
My overall experience with them was extremely positive. We worked with Art Furtney and we actually have been working with him to try to purchase a home. Their offices are awesome. The people there are welcoming and their professionalism is awesome.
Century 21 Champion
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Real estate agents in Beaufort

Crystal Coast Appraisal Group LLC

116 N Front St Unit B

Crystal Coast Appraisal Group LLC

116 N Front St Unit B

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

5 years of experience

Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with demonstrated skills in completing appraisals on Residential properties. Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and multitasking abilities. Exceptional at working in the field communicating with clients and organizing data. Unwaveringly adapts to and incorporates the newest technology and real estate appraisal standards.

"Greg Russel He responded quickly to my message, and scheduled my appraisel for next day on a very short notice do to my short time frame to have the appraisal done.. and he was on timeâ ¦ He had a very reasonable price on top of everything else.."

Michael S on January 2023

Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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1510 local quotes requested

7 years of experience

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.

"Very professional, pleasant, and efficient. Definitely would recommend them and use them again if I have need for another appraisal."

Gina H on July 2025

"Very professional, pleasant, and efficient. Definitely would recommend them and use them again if I have need for another appraisal."

Gina H on July 2025

6 years of experience

Residential appraisal and valuation services. Home measuring, estates, divorce, tax appeal appraisals and determination of value appraisals to assist homeowners and buyers before listing or buying a home.

19 years of experience

Hitchcock Realty & Associates, LLC formed in 2005 with experienced management and hands on professionals. The agency built credibility quickly in a highly competitive and volatile coastal real estate market as a result of its work ethic, due diligence, and customer care. Today Hitchcock Realty & Associates continues its tradition of success by evolving with an ever changing legal, financial and real estate world. Located at 4459 Arendell Street, Suite 5 in Morehead City, NC, Hitchcock Realty & Associates serves all of the Crystal Coast and Carteret County including Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Newport, Down East, Swansboro as well as the neighboring counties of Pamlico, Craven, and Onslow. Call us at (252) 648-0300 we can help!

Ross Gould- Keller Williams Crystal Coast

5113-A Hwy 70 W

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Ross Gould- Keller Williams Crystal Coast

5113-A Hwy 70 W

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8 years of experience

Here to help you Buy, Sell, and Invest in the Crystal Coast of NC. Serving Carteret, Craven, and Onslow counties. I have a large team of support at Keller Williams that offer anything from home staging, photography, property management, in house financing, and an in house closing attorney. I am dedicated to making your home buying or selling experience as easy as possible.

RE/MAX Homestead Affiliated

302 E. Main St.

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RE/MAX Homestead Affiliated

302 E. Main St.

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Realty World - First Coast

407 Atlantic Beach Causeway

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Realty World - First Coast

407 Atlantic Beach Causeway

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27 years of experience

Here at Realty World - First Coast Realty, you'll find some of the areas most experienced Real Estate Agents. We have over 30 agents serving Carteret County and the surrounding areas. We are also a full service Property Managment (annual rentals) and Vacation Rental company with properties from Indiand Beach, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Newport, Beaufort, Down East, including Cedar Island.

Atlantic Beach Realty

513 Atlantic Beach Causeway

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Atlantic Beach Realty

513 Atlantic Beach Causeway

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35 years of experience

Atlantic Beach Realty is a family-owned and operated company. We have been managing vacation rental homes and condominiums in Atlantic Beach and Pine Knoll Shores since 1990. Although our primary focus is the vacation rental business, we also engage in real estate sales. We are active members of the Carteret County Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service as well as the North Carolina Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors.

Mildred Latino-Thomas, Realtor

1935 Lejeune Blvd

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Mildred Latino-Thomas, Realtor

1935 Lejeune Blvd

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10 years of experience

As your Realtor, I consider your unique lifestyle and individual needs when it comes to real estate.

I list and sell homes in Carteret and Craven Counties. I have been in the real estate business since 1996.

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FAQs for real estate service projects in Beaufort, NC

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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