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Typically if you're selling a house the standard commission rate is 6% (at least in MN). 2.8% of that 6% is payed out to the buyer's agent. That means if you go get an agent, then your agent stands to make 2.8% of the selling price. There are plenty of hungry realtors in MN, they all have access to the MLS. Your agent can see how long the house you are looking at has been on the market, how many homes are on the market just like it within an X mile area...all of which can be good negotiating tools for the buyer (you). If the house is listed by a discount realty (like 4.5% to sell your house! or whatever they claim) expect that the payout to your agent will be less than 2.8, consequently your new agent may want you to look elsewhere so he/she can get a higher commission. Not that that's a bad thing, just be ready for them to offer to show you around.
And another thing, ask to meet your agent or interview them before you start a relationship and get on the hunt. I had one lady that seemed o.k. but turned out was bat s--- nuts and carted my future wife and I around to look at houses in a Honda CRV.
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