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Your home\u2019s sale can hinge on one important decision: choosing the right person<\/a> to represent you. That may sound easier than it is when approximately three million people<\/a> hold real estate licenses in the U.S. Getting familiar with the different real estate agent types is a smart first step toward narrowing the field. From neighborhood experts to high-volume listing agents, each brings something different to the table. Finding the one whose strengths align with your goals can set the stage for a successful sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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To make sense of these real estate agent types, we created this guide with insights from top real estate agent Shawn Trapp<\/a>, who works with 81% more single-family homes than the average agent in New Orleans, Louisiana<\/a>. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about different types of real estate agents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Selling a home? A great agent makes all the difference. Learn about real estate agent types so you know who to consult for specific needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":215,"featured_media":60601,"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":[],"class_list":["post-26712","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-attract-buyers","category-working-with-agents"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n8 Types of Real Estate Agents and Their Industry Specialties<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Selling a home? A great agent makes all the difference. 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