{"id":17098,"date":"2025-11-12T04:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T12:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=17098"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:04:28","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 a real estate 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<\/a> 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

No one wants 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.<\/p>\n

We talked with Kim Daneault<\/a> and Jessica Boswell<\/a>, top-selling agents in Manchester, New Hampshire<\/a>, and Bristol, Connecticut<\/a>, respectively, who shared their expert tips for spotting a great agent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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