Find real estate agents in Alameda, CA

Q: What's the difference between a real estate broker and an agent?

Real estate brokers are licensed to own their firm and help clients buy and sell real estate. Real estate sales agents must work under a licensed broker. Brokers work with sales agents on a contract basis and charge a commission for each property they sell.

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Find real estate agents in Alameda, CA

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Top 10 real estate agents in Alameda, CA

Homeowners agree: these Alameda real estate agents are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.

Your Real Estate Agent Services questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

What does a real estate agent do?

Real estate agents help clients buy, sell, and rent residential and commercial properties. Homebuyers and sellers should get a realtor or listing agent to help find and visit properties, make offers, determine a competitive listing price, negotiate, and handle all the paperwork.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, real estate agents do the following:

Represent clients looking to buy, sell, and rent properties.
Advise clients on local prices, market conditions, mortgages, and related information.
Generate and compare currently listed and recently sold properties to determine a competitive listing price or offer.
Market properties through open houses, online websites, and advertisements.
Show prospective properties to buyers or renters.
Present purchase offers to sellers or helps buyers submit an offer.
Mediate negotiations between buyer and seller.
Ensure all contract terms are met.
Prepare and submit documents, such as loyalty contracts, purchase agreements, and deeds.

How much does a real estate agent cost near me?

The standard, fair commission for a real estate agent is 6% of the home's sale price. The commission is negotiable and is typically split between the seller’s agent and buyer’s agent at 3% each. Some real estate firms offer selling or listing services at a flat rate of $3,000 to $6,000.

Additional costs apply for home staging, photography, videography, marketing, inspections, appraisals, and closing costs.

What's the difference between a real estate broker and an agent?

Real estate brokers are licensed to own their firm and help clients buy and sell real estate.
Real estate sales agents must work under a licensed broker. Brokers work with sales agents on a contract basis and charge a commission for each property they sell.

What should you look for in a real estate agent?

To find the best real estate office, look for and do the following:

Contact and compare at least three presentations from top realtor agents.
Ask for recommendations from family, friends, and neighbors.
Read reviews and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
Select realtors with extensive knowledge and experience of the local market.
Avoid part-time real estate agents.
Avoid agents that don't typically work within your price range.
Look for agents that have recent and successful local transactions.
Look for agents that communicate with you regularly and keep you up to date.

After asking questions, hire the best real estate agents near you.

What questions should you ask a real estate agent?

When hiring a real estate firm, ask them the following questions:

How long have you been in business? Are you full-time?
How many homes have you represented in this area?
What types of homes do you usually represent?
What price range do you typically work within?
What price would you recommend listing my home at, and why?
Are there any potential complications you foresee with this home?
How many other homes or buyers are you currently working with?
Can you provide testimonials and references from past customers?
Does your firm help with photography, walk-through video, or staging?
How long are houses taking to sell in the neighborhood?
How much do you charge, and how long does your contract last?
Is your commission negotiable?
What services are included in the cost?
How do you plan to market my house?
What do I need to provide to get started?

Reviews for Alameda real estate agents

Recent success stories from people in the Alameda area.

Daniel C.

Our journey to purchasing our new home was a long one, but I am so glad Debbie was there with us every step of the way. Before embarking on the path to homeownership I was unaware of how complex and nuanced the process could be--from an placing offer, to dealing with counter offers, scheduling inspections, addendums...it's so much! But thankfully Debbie was always there talking us through the process, letting us know what to expect, and was even able to provide great referrals for work that was needed once we found our home. Debbie is a consummate professional, but is also very warm and funny. And a sense of humor is definitely needed during a process as stressful as home-buying. Thank you so much Debbie!

Debbie Souza, REALTOR®️ RE/MAX Gold

Michelle S.

Jeff was a pleasure to work with. He made the entire process seamless with his expertise and contacts. I would highly recommend him for anyone selling or purchasing property.

Jeff Weissman, Realtor® & Top Producer

Marc

We ran into Steven while he was selling another condo in our building right as we were starting to think about selling our place. Steven and Dan were incredibly helpful in helping us decide whether to sell or not, and once we did the entire pricing, staging, listing and sales process was thorough, friendly, informative and stress free. I can wholeheartedly recommend Dan and Steven as selling agents. We've bought and sold other houses and they made it as easy as it could possibly get

Ascend Group

Venkat

Vishal helped us buying our first house which we can call Home! Vishal is super friendly and unbiased in his advise. He treats every client like his own family and goes above and beyond in making sure the client finds a home that they really love. Vishal is punctual and is available via phone or in person whenever you have any questions. He is pretty knowledgeable about the bay area market and educated us about the various steps involved in the home buying process. I highly recommend Vishal for anyone out there who is looking to buy their next home

Vishal Sharma Realtor

Janae

Ebony’s dedication To finding me home made it easier on me . She assisted as much as she could Even if she was under the weather and if a house didn’t meet her standards as well as mind she would be honest and not just looking for a check.

Collins and Hatton Team

Lowell W.

I met Sherie Howard several years ago while searching for a home in the Inglewood Area. Since then, I have chosen to stay with Sherie and Westview Real Estate for all of my real estate needs. Sherie is very knowledgeable and passionate when representing her clients. I have had other agents in the past and none have been as thorough, diligent, persistent. Sherie pays attention to detail and does everything in her power to represent her clients to the fullest. Sherie is straightforward when necessary. Many transactions surrounding real estate can be intimidating and I appreciate Sherie's assertive, confident, and professional demeanor.