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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The service she provided was great! She has done her best for us. She is very efficient and has done her job well. The costumer service is absolutely satisfying. Thank you so much!
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Reviewed in June 2025
Shelley is absolutely amazing & helped us throughout the entire home buying process. Being fairly new to the state, we didn't know exactly where we wanted to purchase a home but that was ok. Shelley helped us narrow down what areas would be a good fit for our family. She always listened...
Shelley Green /Long & Foster Realtors
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Reviewed in May 2025
As first-time homebuyers, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Justin. His professionalism, deep knowledge, and unwavering commitment to his clients made the entire process seamless and stress-free. He consistently went above and beyond, providing honest guidance and setting clear...
4J Real Estate, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Dianne was really great to work with. She is very Straight forward, honest, quick to communicate, and a great person. I highly recommend working with her as she is someone that will find a way to make a transaction happen that all parties see it as a win/win. We worked together in the very busy...
Dianne Hansen
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Reviewed in December 2024
Denny and Leyla were phenomenal partners during our home search. As first time home buyers, we were looking for agents who could help us navigate the process of searching for and purchasing a home, and Denny and Leyla were there for us every step of the way, pointing out things we had not...
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Reviewed in November 2024
Very positive feedback and accolades regarding my experience with Conrad Martin. I'm working on a smaller budget for resourcing a New York City apartment for my son although he treated us with 100% focus and dedication - his priority of focus was facilitating our needs. Conrads' work ethic is...
Cooper & Cooper Real Estate
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Reviewed in May 2025
Extraordinarily unprofessional. I would never recommend their services, and there are far too many realtors as there is for someone to have to deal with their nonsense.
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Real estate agents in Woodbridge

Iykon Appraisers LLC

2770 Haverford Loop Apt 302

2770 Haverford Loop Apt 302

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

5 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, unbiased, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in residential appraisals and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on all specifics of our service to you. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"At Iykon appraisal, customers satisfaction is their paramount."

Emenike O on June 2024

"At Iykon appraisal, customers satisfaction is their paramount."

Emenike O on June 2024

SML Appraisal Services

5207 Jule Star Dr, #101

SML Appraisal Services

5207 Jule Star Dr, #101

Customers say: Quick response

12 years of experience

At SML Appraisal Services, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"We had a house appraised in Vienna for a refinance. Rather than choosing houses which had sold that year one or two blocks away, she chose houses from a different quadrant of town and outside the town limits, which affected the value and our refinance. Disappointed."

Michele G on September 2019

William Hernandez

14452 Whisperwood Court

14452 Whisperwood Court

Customers say: Terrific value

120 local quotes requested

20 years of experience

With over 21 years of experience in the appraisal industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or investment property. We specialize in the following type of Appraisals: Estate Date of Death/Retrospective, Divorce or Separation of Assets, Tax Appeal, Pre-Listing or Sale, Review or Appeal, Bankruptcy, Immigration, Estate Budgeting, and Finance Appraisals. Additionally we have vast experience in working with Law Offices and testifying on your behalf. W will treat your home as we would treat our own. We are just a call or text away. Give William Hernandez a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Mr. Hernandez was professional and prompt. He provided the appraisal report within 24 hours. I would recommend him highly."

Donald P on August 2025

"Mr. Hernandez was professional and prompt. He provided the appraisal report within 24 hours. I would recommend him highly."

Donald P on August 2025

Valueit

1131 Gooney Manor Loop

1131 Gooney Manor Loop

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11 local quotes requested

24 years of experience

Welcome to Valueit Inc., your trusted source for top-quality real estate appraisal services in Northern Virginia. With 25 years of experience, our licensed and certified appraiser has the expertise to accurately and reliably determine the value of your property. At Valueit Inc., we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing exceptional customer service. As a locally owned and operated business, we understand the unique needs of homeowners in Northern Virginia and strive to exceed their expectations. We offer free estimates and quick response times, ensuring that you receive timely and accurate information about your property's value. Our team at Valueit Inc. is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest industry standards and regulations. We are licensed in the trade and have a deep understanding of the local real estate market. You can trust us to provide you with a comprehensive and trustworthy appraisal that will help you make informed decisions about your property.

"Easy to deal with. On time for evaluation and produced the very detailed report when she said she would."

Tom P on March 2025

"Easy to deal with. On time for evaluation and produced the very detailed report when she said she would."

Tom P on March 2025

31 years of experience

Full Time Realtor since 1994 in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Joe Costantini Real Estate

8300 Leesburg Pike

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Joe Costantini Real Estate

8300 Leesburg Pike

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15 years of experience

Focused on residential real estate services such as buyer or seller representation, rentals, new home builds, home sales, and consulting. Our mission is to work on behalf of our clients with their best interests at the forefront of every transaction. Whether our clients are looking to buy, sell, rent, or lease residential real estate we have the knowledge, experience, and competitive leverage to make it happen.

AH moving is a team with over 20 years of experience and knowledge of all moving services. Whether the job is residential or commercial we will provide you with exceptional service.

For Sale By Owner Services

Spotsylvania

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For Sale By Owner Services

Spotsylvania

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31 years of experience

GoToFSBO.com has provided homes for sale by owner 'FSBO' and Flat Fee Real Estate Multiple Listing Services (MLS) in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. regions since 1994. Advantage of Using a Flat Fee Broker With GoToFSBO.com, a flat fee real estate broker, you pay a one-time flat fee to list your home with a Flat Rate MLS For Sale By Owner listing in the Realtor's MLS for your local area. In addition to your Flat Fee MLS Listing, your home will also be listed for sale on our popular Virginia "For Sale By Owner" FSBO website - which gives you the best of both worlds. If you find a buyer through our For Sale By Owner (FSBO) websites and/or any other FSBO advertising, you do NOT pay any commission. If an agent brings you a buyer, you will pay that realtor a commission, which is approximately 3%. No matter what phase the home buying and selling market is in, our program is ideal for selling in any market! We also offer Home Buyers CASH Back REBATES- Buy with us and you can receive up to 2% Cash Back

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All General Contracting Affordable, Reliable and Motivated Crew available for household maintenance and repairs, remodeling, Installation, junk removal and much more!

CTI Real Estate was established in 2005 servicing the Virginia/Maryland area. If you are looking for Property Management, Rental Assistant, Buying or Selling property, please allow me to assist you. I look forward to speaking with you.

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FAQs for real estate service projects in Woodbridge, VA

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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