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Serving Springfield, Burke & Fairfax County, VA

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Springfield & Burke: The Neighborhood Real Estate Expert!

Elizabeth Ann Kline is Springfield and Burke’s #1 Real Estate Agent and LIST WITH ELIZABETH® is the neighborhood’s #1 REALTOR Team. Elizabeth and her associates are ready to guide and help you along the process of selling or buying a home. Our Team Agents are licensed in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Elizabeth consistently ranks at the TOP of all Springfield & Burke Agents and in the TOP 5% of ALL agents nationwide.

Elizabeth’s homes SOLD for an average of 10% higher in 2021 than area market values and her Average Days on Market is only 3.

Elizabeth contributes a portion of each commission she earns in real estate to the Lamb Center, a local homeless day center, and the Children’s Miracle Network which supports children’s hospitals, medical research, and community awareness of children’s health issues.

Elizabeth is trained and certified by the National Association of Realtors® to help the Relocation of Military Families PCS’ing in and out of the DC area.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of a real estate agent?

The main role of a real estate agent is to help clients buy, sell, and rent real estate. This includes
residential and commercial property, along with land. Of course, this is just a very basic answer to this
question.

Real estate agents play a very important role when you need to buy, sell, or rent a property. They have licensed professionals with the necessary training and supervision to guide you through any type of real
estate transaction. Agents work under the supervision of a real estate broker.

While an agent will have different duties to perform when working with a buyer compared to a seller,
the general duties will remain pretty similar. Some of the tasks real estate agents will perform for you
include:

1) Answering phone calls and responding to emails.
2) Scheduling showings and appointments
3) Creating and updating property listings
4) Performing a real estate market analysis
5) Keeping up with the market trends, best practices, and other real estate news, especially on a local level
6) Take care of all marketing tasks for the property for sale or rent

There are many things a real estate agent will do for a client, based on the type of transaction and the needs of the client.

Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Agent:

If it’s time for you to buy, sell, or rent a property, hiring a real estate agent offers several benefits. You will have a licensed and qualified person to guide you through the process. Plus, real estate agents have industry and community connections to help you.

One of the biggest benefits you will gain when you hire a real estate agent is their local expertise. A good agent will understand the local market and trends. They will know how to properly price your property and negotiate a fair deal for you.

What is the average commission for a real estate agent?

Most sources will tell you the average real estate commission is about 6% of the final sales price of the property. This is a standard percentage, but the percentage you pay might be a bit lower or a bit higher. Typically, the range will go from about 4.5% to around 6.33%.

The real estate commission is often split between the buyer’s agent and the seller’s agent. This split will go even further as each agent will likely have a split they have negotiated with their broker.

When you pay a real estate commission, you’re not just paying for a licensed professional. Your agent will work very hard for you and do many things to earn their commission. From analyzing the market and conducting comparative sales analysis to handling the marketing for a property, agents will take care of all the necessary tasks to get your property sold or to help you find the right property to buy.

Hiring an Agent Means a Higher Sales Price:

While the real estate commission can be seen as an expensive fee, for most sellers, it’s well worth the cost. A good real estate agent will sell your home for more money compared to the For Sale By Owner route.

It’s also common for an agent to be able to sell your property much faster. Good agents use excellent marketing methods to ensure more potential buyers see the property. This can lead to a bidding war or a multiple-offer situation.

Hiring a real estate agent and paying the commission, as a seller, will also take a lot of tasks off your plate. There are many moving parts to a real estate transaction and a good agent will know how to navigate the entire process with ease.

If you’re a buyer, hiring a real estate agent makes perfect sense. Most buyers will not have to pay any real estate commissions. It’s usually covered by the seller.

How do real estate agents get paid?

Most real estate agents are paid by commissions. They don’t earn a salary or an hourly wage. Some real estate agents do get paid a fee for listings. This type of agent is often called a flat-fee real estate agent. Flat-fee agents are rather rare.

When a real estate transaction happens, there is a commission paid, usually by the seller. This commission will be split four ways between the buyer’s agent, the seller’s agent, and both the brokers for the agents. The actual commission split will depend on the agreements between the agents and the sponsoring brokers.

How the Commission for Real Estate Agents Works:

When a real estate agent lists a property for a seller, the seller will sign a listing agreement. This is a contract that will provide the details of the listing, including the commission, which might be called the broker’s compensation. The commission is always negotiable based on federal antitrust laws.

Most real estate transactions will include a commission between 5% and 6% of the final sale price. This can fluctuate a bit based on the market conditions and the agreement made between the broker and the seller.
While the seller will pay the commission, it’s often factored into the asking price, which means, the buyer indirectly pays the commission through a higher purchase price.

Both agents involved in a real estate transaction already have agreements with their sponsoring brokers. In some cases, the commission is a 50/50 split with the broker, but this split can vary quite a bit.

Once the real estate transaction has closed, the commission will be paid. If the final sales price was $300,000 and the commission rate was 6%, the total commission paid will be $18,000. This will be split 50% for the buyer’s agent/broker and 50% for the seller’s agent/broker, or $9,000 each.

From there, the commission will be split between the agent and the sponsoring broker. It might be a 60/40 split giving the agent a $5,400 commission and the broker a $3,600 commission.

How do I find a good real estate agent?

When you’re ready to buy or sell a home, you want to hire the right real estate agent. Finding a good real estate agent isn’t always an easy thing. However, there are a few things you can do to make it easier to find the best agent for you.

One of the best ways to make sure you have a great real estate agent is to get a referral from someone you know. Many people find their real estate agent by talking to friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors that have worked with an agent recently. Of course, you can also talk to your social media connections to help.

It’s also very common to find your real estate agent online. However, you want to make sure you do plenty of research when you start looking online. There are many real estate agents to choose from and you need to make sure you get a good one.

As you do your research, you will want to look at any reviews about the agent. There are many websites that feature reviews about the many real estate agents you can choose from. Make sure you do your due diligence before you hire any agent to help you buy or sell a home.

A Few Tips to Help You Find a Good Real Estate Agent:

1. Define Good:
The word “good” when used in front of “real estate agent” can mean different things to different people. You might be looking for an agent that is the best possible negotiator and you don’t really care how nice they are during the process. Someone else might care more about how well they get along with their agent.

Take the time to figure out what “good” means to you before you start looking for a good real estate agent for you.

2. Check Their License:
It’s important to make sure the real estate agent you hire has an up-to-date license. If they don’t, you want to move on. Just go to the real estate department website for your state and you can check the status of the license.

3. Consider the Certifications
If you have a unique type of property or you’re looking for a specific type of home, the certifications of your real estate agent become rather important. Some agents have taken extra courses and have met specific parameters to become certified. You might find an agent certified in military relocation or as a buyer’s agent.

Use these tips and make sure you do your research when trying to choose a good real estate agent.

How do I know if a real estate agent is reputable?

One of the best ways to know if you have a reputable real estate agent is through good research. The online world can tell you quite a bit about an agent. Of course, it’s smart to start by verifying if your agent has an up-to-date real estate license.

Once you have verified the license, it’s time to move on to further research. Just because a real estate agent keeps their license up-to-date doesn’t mean they are reputable. Most real estate agents will be reputable, but you do want to be on the lookout for a scam or just an agent with a bad reputation.

Read Online Reviews:

It can be a sign of a not-so-good real estate agent if the online reviews are not very good, or there aren’t very many. Make sure you read reviews on multiple websites to ensure you get a good sense of what others think about your agent.

A real estate agent with a solid reputation will have plenty of good online reviews. Whether you find reviews on Google, Facebook, Zillow, or another website, you can gain trust and get a sense of the agent through reading reviews.

Look at Certifications:

It can be helpful to look at the certifications of a real estate agent, too. Most agents that aren’t very reputable won’t go the extra mile to gain certifications. If an agent is certified in a specific area, it can be a good sign.

Check Their Listings:

Good real estate agents tend to have plenty of good listings. Of course, this might not be the case with an agent that works only with buyers. However, if you are looking for an agent to list your property, you can certainly check their listings to make sure they are reputable.

Meet the Agent in Person:

If an agent doesn’t want to meet in person, it’s likely not someone you want to work with. An in-person meeting can make it easier to get a better sense of whether they are a reputable agent or not. Plus, it will help you use your gut to make a better decision about whom to hire for your real estate transaction.

Why hire a licensed real estate agent?

There are many good reasons to hire a licensed real estate agent when buying or selling a property. If you’re selling, an agent can help you sell your home faster and for a higher price, compared to trying to do it yourself. Buyers will gain a master negotiator to help them navigate the process of buying a home.

Top Reasons to Hire a Licensed Real Estate Agent:

1. Expert Negotiator:
Whether you’re buying or selling, you need an expert negotiator on your side. There are plenty of things to negotiate throughout a real estate transaction. Your agent will act as your expert negotiator.

2. Price Expertise:
A good real estate agent will know how to set the right price when you need to sell. They will also know what the fair market value is of a property when you need to sell it.

3. Understanding of the Legalese:
A licensed real estate agent has gone through education and training to understand the legalese. When an agent gets their license, they must pass specific national and state exams. You will benefit from this as you will have an expert to help you navigate the legal side of buying or selling a process.

4. A Personal House-Hunter:
Sure, you can look online for a home you want to buy, but a licensed real estate agent knows how to find the right home for you. They often have a network they can use to help find homes you might not be able to easily find online, too.

5. An Objective Party:
With a licensed real estate agent, you get an objective party that will tell you the truth. This can be very helpful when selling your home, as you might have an emotional attachment that makes it harder for you to sell your home.

There are many good reasons to hire a licensed real estate agent. With the right agent, your property can be sold faster and for a higher price. As a buyer, you’ll have an expert to guide you through finding and buying the right home.

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