I've been recently researching the best ways to search for a home, and questions have come up about real estate agents.  Getting a good real estate agent potentially save you thousands of dollars, but I'm wondering how?  What do I need to ask a real estate when I am considering hiring them?  I have found a real estate agent website that offers a free top ten list of questions to ask, but it of course requires a sign-up with information so the real estate agents can contact you.  What should I be looking out for?   

Here is the list that I read: 

> 1.What makes you different? Why should I list my home with you? 
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> 2. What is your company's track record and reputation in the market place? 
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> 3. What are your marketing plans for my home? 
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> 4. What has your company sold in my area?
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> 5. Does your Broker control your advertising or do you? 
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> 6. On average, when your listings sell, how close is the selling price to the asking price? 
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> 7. On average, how long does it take for your listings to sell? 
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> 8. How many Buyers are you currently working with? 
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> 9. Do you have a reference list of clients I could contact? 
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> 10. What happens if I'm not happy with the job you are doing to get my home sold?