{"id":17098,"date":"2026-04-30T04:00:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T11:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=17098"},"modified":"2026-05-06T08:11:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:11:19","slug":"hiring-a-realtor-to-sell-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/hiring-a-realtor-to-sell-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hire a Realtor To Sell Your Home: Who Has What It Takes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The National Association of Realtors\u00ae (NAR) report shows that 91% of home sellers<\/a> in 2025 worked with an agent to put their homes on the market. Perhaps you\u2019ve decided yourself that hiring a Realtor to sell your home<\/a> is a smart move. The next step is finding the right fit. But with more than three million licensed agents in the U.S., how do you know which one is right for you?<\/p>\n

Industry experts recommend that sellers interview at least three agents<\/a> before signing a contract. Taking this advice will give you a feel for what you can expect from different agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Who you work with matters. HomeLight data shows that top agents sell homes faster and for more money than average agents. Connect with a local, expert agent in your area to maximize your home sale.<\/p>\n \n

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Surprisingly, most sellers consult with only one agent. They then say, \u201cgood enough,\u201d leaving the outcome of their sale essentially to chance and the hope that they found a good agent.<\/p>\n

We understand that interviewing multiple Realtors to find the right one can be a time-consuming and stressful process. So we\u2019re 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<\/a> and get you the best deal.<\/p>\n

For sure, you don\u2019t want to be stuck with poorly lit listing photos, terrible communication, and a house that sits on the market<\/a> for six months. To avoid all these, follow this guide with expert-backed tips from Kim Daneault<\/a> and Jessica Boswell<\/a>, top-selling agents in Manchester, New Hampshire<\/a>, and Bristol, Connecticut<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hiring a Realtor to sell your home is a big decision. Here’s how to interview agents and recognize the signs an agent is right for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":241,"featured_media":42458,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[321,238],"tags":[755],"class_list":["post-17098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-attract-buyers","category-working-with-agents","tag-how-to-find-a-real-estate-agent"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Hire a Realtor to Sell Your Home: Who Has What it Takes?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hiring a Realtor to sell your home is a big decision. 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