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    Find the Best Real Estate Agent with HomeLight

    HomeLight analyzes millions of real estate transactions to match you with agents who have proven track records in your specific neighborhood and price range.

    4 min read 5 stepsApril 20, 2026Verified April 2026
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    Answer a few questions on HomeLight's website

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    Go to homelight.com and click the button for either "Find an Agent to Sell" or "Find an Agent to Buy" depending on your situation. Answer the questions about your location (city or zip code), property type, price range, and how soon you plan to make your move. HomeLight uses these answers to search its database of agent transaction records. The whole process takes about two minutes.
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    Review the matched agent profiles

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    HomeLight will show you a list of matched agents, usually three to five recommendations. Each profile shows the agent's name, photo, their real estate brokerage, and the key performance data: number of homes sold in the last year in your area, average sale price compared to the listing price, average days on market for their listings, and HomeLight's rating for them. Read each profile carefully rather than picking the first one listed.

    Quick Tip

    Quick Tip: Pay close attention to how many transactions the agent has completed in your specific price range and neighborhood. An agent who mostly works with million-dollar homes may not be the best fit for a $250,000 purchase.

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    Request introductions to multiple agents

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    Select two or three agents you want to learn more about and request an introduction through HomeLight. A HomeLight advisor may call you to confirm your preferences and then connect you with the agents. Each agent will reach out to introduce themselves. Speaking with more than one agent before deciding gives you a basis for comparison and helps you find someone whose communication style and expertise fits what you need.
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    Interview the agents before committing

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    When speaking with each agent, ask them how many homes similar to yours they have sold recently in your area, how they communicate with clients (email, phone, text), what their marketing plan would be for your home, and what price they think your home could sell for and why. A good agent will answer these questions directly and provide specific examples. Be cautious of any agent who cannot give you concrete data to back up their claims.

    Warning

    Never sign an exclusive listing agreement with an agent until you have interviewed at least two or three options and feel confident in your choice. Listing agreements typically lock you in for 3–6 months.

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    Consider the Simple Sale option for a comparison

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    On HomeLight's website, look for the "Simple Sale" option. This gives you a cash offer estimate for your home from a network of buyers, similar to what Opendoor provides. Getting this estimate alongside speaking with agents gives you a direct comparison: you can see what a cash sale would net you versus what an agent believes you could earn with a full market listing. Use both numbers to make the most informed decision.

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    You've completed: Find the Best Real Estate Agent with HomeLight

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    Choosing the right real estate agent is one of the most important decisions when buying or selling a home. A skilled agent can help you navigate negotiations, avoid costly mistakes, and connect you with the right buyers or listings. The problem is that most people pick an agent based on a referral from a friend or a sign they saw in a yard — without knowing whether that agent is actually good in their specific price range and neighborhood.

    HomeLight is a free service that analyzes real estate transaction data to match you with agents who have objectively strong performance records. When you go to HomeLight's website, you answer a few questions about whether you are buying or selling, your location, your price range, and your timeline. HomeLight's system then reviews millions of real estate transactions to find agents with the best records in your specific situation.

    The agent profiles HomeLight shows you include real performance data: how many homes the agent has sold in your area, the average difference between their listing price and final sale price, average days to sell, and client satisfaction ratings. These are actual measurable outcomes, not just marketing claims.

    Using HomeLight to find an agent is completely free for buyers and sellers. HomeLight earns a referral fee from the agent if a transaction closes — you pay nothing extra. This aligns HomeLight's incentive with yours: they want you matched with an agent who will actually perform, because their business depends on successful closings.

    HomeLight also offers a Simple Sale feature (separate from agent matching) where you can get a cash offer directly, similar to Opendoor. This gives you a direct comparison between a cash sale and what an agent believes you could get on the open market.

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