How To Hire a Realtor To Sell Your Home: Who Has What It Takes?
Editor’s note: On March 15, 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced a landmark lawsuit settlement that will change the way real estate agent commissions are handled in the future. These changes will “decouple” seller and buyer agent compensation. Industry experts predict that this decoupling will likely lower agent fees and give buyers the ability to negotiate commission amounts directly. Learn more.
Last year, 89% of home sellers worked with a real estate agent to list and sell their homes. Now the time has come for you to hire a Realtor®. But with more than 3 million licensed agents in the U.S., how do you know which one is right for you?
Industry experts recommend sellers interview at least three agents before signing a contract. Taking this advice will give you a feel for what you can expect from different agents.
Surprisingly, most sellers consult with only one agent. They then say, “good enough,” leaving the outcome of their sale essentially to chance and the hope that they found a good agent.
We understand that interviewing multiple Realtors to find the right one can be a time-consuming and stressful process. So we’re here to help you navigate the hard part: how to tell if an agent will do your home justice, and provide the level of service you need to sell your home and get you the best deal.
No one wants to be stuck with poorly lit listing photos, terrible communication, and a house that sits on the market for six months. Follow this guide, and you won’t risk having those regrets.
To give you insight into how to pick a Realtor, we talked with Kim Daneault and Jessica Boswell, top-selling agents in Manchester, New Hampshire, and Bristol, Connecticut, respectively, who shared their expert tips for spotting a great agent.
