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You\u2019re standing at an open house<\/a>. In the back of your mind, you also know you have a home to sell<\/a>. Suddenly, you\u2019re bombarded by a pushy sales pitch and uncomfortable questions about your moving plans. You think to yourself: Moments like these are exactly why it pays to know how to find a good listing agent, someone who has your best interests in mind and makes you comfortable right from the start.<\/p>\n

The search to find the right listing agent can be fraught with stress and pressure. But with a little persistence and the right online tools, you can connect with experienced agents<\/a> who have a track record of success, helping you maximize your home\u2019s value<\/a> and navigate selling obstacles.<\/p>\n

Research from HomeLight shows that the best agents<\/a> are worth their salt, helping to sell homes for as much as 10% more than the average agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Step One: Talk to an Expert Listing Agent<\/h3>\n

It takes just two minutes to match you with the top-performing listing agents in your market. Our data shows that the top 5% of agents in the U.S. sell homes quicker and for as much as 10% more than the average agent.<\/p>\n \n

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Client reviews on the web and public sales histories have made it a whole lot easier to find the gems. So, skip the open house hopping, put on your research cap, and follow these tips on how to find a listing agent who you can be sure checks all your boxes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re tired of the pushy sales pitches. Take back control of your agent search with our guide on how to find a good listing agent you can trust.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99,"featured_media":38633,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[321,238],"tags":[755],"class_list":["post-22258","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":"\n8 Little-Known Ways to Find a Good Listing Agent You Can Trust<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You\u2019re tired of the pushy sales pitches. 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