{"id":15547,"date":"2025-03-14T04:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T11:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=15547"},"modified":"2025-05-13T14:36:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T21:36:24","slug":"how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent-for-selling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent-for-selling\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Real Estate Agent for Selling Your Home: A 10-Step Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Selling a home is one of the most important financial transactions of your life. But if you\u2019re selling for the first time, or if it\u2019s been a while since you\u2019ve dipped your toes into the deep end of the real estate market pool, you may be wondering how to choose a real estate agent for selling your house.<\/p>\n

According to HomeLight\u2019s data, the top 5% of real estate agents<\/a> across the U.S. sell homes for as much as 10% more than the average real estate agent.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the biggest asset that most people have. It\u2019s going to be the biggest sale they ever have,\u201d shares Mark Boyland<\/a>, a top real estate agent in Scotts Corners, New York, who\u2019s ranked in the top 1% of real estate agents in the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing System since 1995. \u201cIt\u2019s important that [sellers] get the best representation when they\u2019re going to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Tell us a little about your home and selling needs and we’ll provide recommendations for up to three top real estate agents in your area.<\/p>\n \n

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But with over 1.5 million Realtors<\/a> in the U.S., picking the right agent can feel, well, overwhelming. To help simplify the process and guide you through a smooth, profitable home-selling experience, we\u2019ve vetted expert advice from top real estate professionals and created this 10-step guide to picking your perfect real estate agent.<\/p>\n

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1. Compare agents online<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no shortage of online resources for researching agents. But how can you ensure you\u2019re choosing a top real estate agent for selling?<\/p>\n

An easy way to find highly rated agents in your area is HomeLight\u2019s free Agent Match<\/a> tool. Our matching platform analyzes over 27 million transactions and considers an agent\u2019s specialties and certifications, their years of experience, and their successful home sales in your neighborhood. Each agent is at the top of their field, so you can be confident that they\u2019ll help you maximize your profit.<\/p>\n

Each suggested agent is proven to outperform other agents in their area for properties similar to yours by measurable factors, including:<\/p>\n