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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I contacted Angie's list because my AC stopped working on a Sunday. AJ Heating and Cooling, Mr. Pappas contacted me in less than 30 minutes and scheduled an appointment to come over that same day. He was quick to diagnose the issues , repaired , cleaned my AC unit & cleaned & checked my furnace....
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Chad and his crew are the best!! As a real estate agent and investor, Iâ ve dealt with contractors for over 20 years and these guys are the best Iâ ve ever worked with. Thank you Chad, for your professionalism, honesty and fair costs! Youâ ll be our go-to for everything moving forward!
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Reviewed in September 2022
Great service! Service agent Amy Andreas was fantastic - friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Tech Eric was on-time, worked efficiently and fully educated me about the treatment process and follow-up actions.
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Sal did a real good job. Nice young man and i will hire him again. Thank you Sal.
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Johanna was my buyer's agent during the adventure of purchasing my first home; I couldn't have asked for a better agent. Her knowledge of Saint Louis neighborhoods was invaluable: she greatly informed my thinking on where I wanted to live. She got to know my preferences well and was great at...
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Reviewed in September 2016
As a church trustee I had a great experience with this company, and I would not hesitate to hire them again. Talissa is very efficient and professional, and was sensitive to our needs. Very pleasant people to deal with, and they have every ethical business practice you could hope for in an...
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Cheryl was professional and responsive throughout the estate sale process. This particular sale was complicated due to some family circumstances that resulted in changes throughout the process. Cheryl remained flexible, and treated everyone in my family very well. In addition due to her help...
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It has been going well. Working with Morgan Associates with the design build process was excellent. We had some issues with the neighborhood and zoning. Both David Morgan and Micheal Healey handled all the issues to everyone's satisfaction. Apart of the design build process I got very...
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I chose Easy Siders Home Improvement Co Inc because of the review on Angie's List. The owner of the company, Easy Siders Home Improvement Co Inc, was very personable and the way he explained things helped me to have a better understanding of the siding that I was getting and the work that he was...
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Found contacting the company frustrating because messages were not relayed accurately or agents had to call back because they were otherwise occupied--with other clients. Should have schedulers who are always available. Reliable intermediaries if one must always talk with the assigned agent. ...
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FAQs for real estate service projects in Pittsburgh, PA

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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