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License: S.0181401
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The Nevada Real Estate Group is an eXp Realty firm headed by Chris Nevada, catering to home buyers and sellers in the Reno area. Its expert real estate agents specialize in transacting for new constructions, luxury homes, condominiums, townhomes, and single-family homes. The company also employs a seven-day listing agreement, which means clients are not bound by lengthy contracts and have the ability to withdraw their accounts as they please. The Nevada Real Estate Group has been featured on HGTV, Top Agent Magazine, and Realtor.com.
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License: Angelica Reyes BS.0145567
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- 5.0 (160)
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The Reyes Team - eXp Realty serves buyers, sellers, and investors in the Reno and northern Nevada markets. Since 2014, the team has been regularly holding homebuying seminars as part of its drive to provide education to future homeowners, especially first-time home buyers and families looking for their forever homes. The team is led by Angelica Reyes, the 2019 President for the Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS and the Northern & Southern Nevada Governor for the Women's Council of Realtors.
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License: 145859
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Team Rossi offers a streamlined process for home sellers and buyers in Reno. Having understood the stress arising from real estate transactions, the company specializes in marketing for-sale homes and uses the online platform to publish property listings. Agents Justin and Tasha Rossi help clients explore the local community and make decisions by providing necessary information about the market and the neighborhoods. Tasha worked as a cancer exercise specialist before pursuing her calling in the real estate industry in 2016.
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License: 149277H
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- 5.0 (129)
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Chase International is an independent real estate firm with over 380 licensed Realtors. The group specializes in luxury homes, but it also extends its services to clients in Sparks with their residential and commercial real estate needs. It assists buyers in finding their ideal home and sellers in selling their homes for the best possible price. Chase International has facilitated more than 3,000 transaction sides and reached $2.5 billion in annual sales. Furthermore, it hasgained international recognition as a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.
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License: BS.0145423
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Colley & Goode Group is a real estate agency that serves clients in Reno and the surrounding areas. It assists clients in achieving their real estate goals using a team approach and a streamlined buying and selling process. Its portfolio of properties includes condominiums, single-family homes, rentals, multi-family homes, and townhouses. Owner Jen Colley has more than 15 years of real estate experience. Her advocacy guides her real estate services for repaying a kindness received with a good deed to someone else.
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Jack Cote' is a real estate agent and the president of Cote Real Estate Group with Chase International Realty in Reno, Nevada. Jack and his team specialize as buyer's and listing agents for residential properties throughout the Reno metro area, including Sparks and Spanish Springs. Additionally, Jack caters to clients looking to purchase property as an investment, whether it's a foreclosure or a newly built luxury condominium. Jack has received numerous awards, including Chase International Agent of the Year.
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License: 145048
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Stit*er Properties provides its services to clients who are buying, selling, or renting properties in Reno. It helps individuals and families find the ideal homes especially when they feel their current residences are not meeting their expectations. Its agents guide clients in making real estate decisions by providing them with custom home searches and wealth management tools. The company's listings include properties from Sparks, Incline Village, Spanish Springs, and Verdi. Clint Stit*er, who has been a licensed agent since 2008, supports the Reno Youth Sports Association.
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License: 48237
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Angela Beard is a RE/MAX Gold real estate agent who helps clients purchase and sell properties in Reno and nearby locations. She began her real estate profession in new home sales before switching her focus to assisting home buyers and sellers. A client has commended Beard on how she guided them throughout the buying process, from handling negotiations to facilitating the signing. Beard is a longtime member of the Reno-Sparks community, and has been working in real estate for nearly 20 years.
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License: S.0175315
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Jon Hughes - Hughes Realty, RE/MAX Professionals, has consistently delivered outstanding results to Reno clients by providing convenience, speed, and expertise in all aspects of real estate transactions. Jon Hughes prioritizes the client's peace of mind by ensuring their protection in any way possible, resulting in a quick, stress-free transaction. Unwavering support, personalized attention, and high value are provided to ensure that the client makes the purchase or sale when, where, and how they want it.
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License: 1452638
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- 5.0 (493)
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- 5.0 (2)
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RE/MAX Professionals serves clients in Reno and nearby areas. It helps clients find a home to lease, along with a property manager to help supervise their rental. In addition, it assists clients in selling or purchasing luxury homes. Their comprehensive data analysis helps clients find a property that matches both their needs and budget. RE/MAX Professionals also works with real estate buyers looking to increase their interest rates and protect themselves from inflation.
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License: 145981
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Craig Team Realty is a brokerage firm serving the Reno metro. Its team of real estate agents helps clients in the buying and selling process. The company's real estate agents provide clients with home valuation and analysis, with quick results and regular communication. The company has over 490 active listings, and its broker manager, Cassie Craig, is a Realtor who owned and operated a successful store. As a Realtor, she prepares clients' documents and follows up on their progress.
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License: S.0063866
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Jackson Real Estate Team is a Reno-based real estate group that is part of Keller Williams Group One. The agentshelp clients find homes that meet their criteria, whether they want to live in South Meadows, Sparks, or Reno-Foothills. They also conduct market analyses, which help sellers obtain an estimate of their properties' value. Michael and Belinda Jackson of the Jackson Real Estate Team have been agents since 2005. They have been residing in Reno for over two decades.
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License: S.0174064
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Daniel Puz is a real estate professional who serves the Reno area. He furnishes property listings to help individuals and families achieve their dream residential spaces. He provides different types of condominiums and single- and multi-family units with more than six bedrooms and bathrooms. Available units are located in Crescent Valley, Austin, Elko, Fernley, and Silver City. The agent also handles matters involving market reporting and foreclosures. Puz is a member of the American Real Estate Professionals.
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License: 170875
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Christi Mercurio is a real estate agent of Allison James Estates & Homes who helps sellers and buyers in Reno. She provides weekly updates about the local market to help clients make informed decisions when buying or selling homes. She conducts comparative market analysis and obtains data from the local Multiple Listing Service. Her knowledge of current market prices enables her to sell homes to prospective buyers. Mercurio has been in the real estate industry since 2011.
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Drakulich Realty will walk you through everything you need to know about about buying or selling in the Northern Nevada real estate market. With over 41 years of experience in Northern Nevada real estate, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Drakulich Realty has the experience, knowledge, and connections necessary to educate our clients on the changing economic climate of the area.
License: 168655
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Angst Real Estate Team is an agency through Haute Properties NV that caters to customers in the Reno metro and the surrounding communities. It represents individuals who are looking to purchase properties. It assists them by understanding their needs and the search area, finding available listings, and creating purchase agreements. The firm also guides clients through the home selling process, including valuation and pricing, staging, inspection, and closing. Ken Angst, the Realtor, is a Certified Residential Specialist.
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License: 0026300
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HomeGate Realty caters to the real estate needs of clients in Reno and the surrounding areas. It helps the buyers and sellers of homes, condos, and investment properties and keeps them informed throughout the process. Alan Hoffman, the owner of the firm, is a member of the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, the Multiple Listing Service, and the National Association of Realtors. He has experience in foreclosures and short-sale properties. He has been a realtor since 1988 and has sold over 3,000 homes.
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License: S.0169830
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Edge Realty serves prospective property sellers and buyers based in Reno. The firm lists a varied selection of residences located near schools, parks, and shopping centers and works on the selection and negotiation processes. It also handles the bureaucratic paperwork that comes with closing sales of real estate and places listings of houses with aerial drone shots. Real property industry player Aaron Clark has been in the sector for 17 years and holds experience teaching continuing education classes.
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Compare our Top Real Estate Agents
| Name | Expertise Rating | Address | Promotions | Learn more |
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| Nevada Real Estate Group | 1755 East Plumb Lane, Reno, NV89502 | Call for estimate | View More | |
| The Reyes Team - EXP Realty | 1755 East Plumb Lane Ste #251, Reno, NV89502 | View More | ||
| Team Rossi | 3700 Lakeside Dr, Reno, NV89509 | View More | ||
| Chase International - Reno | 985 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Reno, NV89521 | View More | ||
| Colley & Goode Group | 6566 South McCarran Blvd Ste C, Reno, NV89509 | View More | ||
| Jack Cote' | 985 Damonte Ranch Pkwy Ste 110, Reno, NV89521 | View More | ||
| Stit*er Properties | 3636 Mayberry Drive, Reno, NV89509 | View More | ||
| Angela Beard | 10795 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV89521 | View More | ||
| Jon Hughes - Hughes Realty, RE/MAX Professionals, BS.146570 | 7900 Rancharrah Parkway, Suite 210, Reno, NV89511 | View More | ||
| RE/MAX Professionals | 7900 Rancharrah Parkway, Suite 210, Reno, NV89511 | View More | ||
| Craig Team Realty | 300 S. Wells Avenue, Ste 7, Reno, NV89502 | View More | ||
| Jackson Real Estate Team | 10539 Professional Circle # 100, Reno, NV89521 | View More | ||
| Daniel Puz | 201 W Liberty St Suite 200, Reno, NV89501 | View More | ||
| Christi Mercurio | 200 S. Virginia St. 8th Floor, Reno, NV89501 | View More | ||
| Drakulich Realty | 2205 N McCarran Blvd, Sparks, NV89431 | View More | ||
| Angst Real Estate Team | 5470 Kietzke Lane, Suite 300, Reno, NV89511 | View More | ||
| HomeGate Realty | 8755 Technology Suite, Reno, NV89521 | View More | ||
| Edge Realty | 3735 Lakeside Dr, # B, Reno, NV89509 | View More |
FAQs
Introduction
Real estate agents help property owners and clients who want to buy real property realize their goals. They offer services, guidance, oversight, and expertise regarding the legalities of real estate transactions.
Some common real estate agent tasks and services include listing homes, showing properties to prospective buyers, holding open houses, and negotiating property sales prices. Agents also find homes available for sale that meet their clients’ needs and desires. They explain the sales conditions and draw up transactional contracts.
Agents work with mortgage lenders, property appraisers, home inspectors, and other professionals in the field. Real estate agents can act as a liaison for their clients, explaining complicated legal processes while acting in their best interests; it may be getting the best price for a homeowner who’s selling or negotiating a lower sales price for a buyer.
Are all real estate agents Realtors?
No. All real estate agents are not Realtors. Realtors are members of the National Association of Realtors. This membership allows these professionals to use this trademarked designation. But membership is not required to provide real estate services. Therefore, real estate agents who haven’t joined a NAR trade association are not Realtors.
How do real estate agents get paid?
Real estate agents are paid when they make a sale. Sales pay on a commission basis. Brokers and the agents who buy and sell properties receive a percentage of the total sales price. The brokers collect the commissions from the sales funds, then pay their agents a set percentage established by contract agreements.
What is a fair commission for a real estate agent?
The typical rate for residential sales is 5% to 6%. For example, a 6% commission on a house that sells for $400,000 is $24,000. Commercial property sales may pay up to 10% on commission. However, the agents split the total commission with the listing broker and the purchasing broker.
How do you pick a real estate agent?
Homeowners who want to sell their homes with the help of a real estate professional choose selling agents, also called listing agents. Aspiring home purchasers use the services of a buyer’s real estate agent. Some real estate agents work for both buyers and sellers, but they usually only represent one or the other at a time. The exception occurs in states that allow dual agency. This arrangement is not recommended.
Get referrals for a buyer’s or listing agent from friends, family, and coworkers, and do some online research. Then, interview agents at different real estate agencies before deciding. Ask about their experience, workload, specialties, commission rate, and marketing approach.
Do buyers pay commission to the real estate agent?
The commission that compensates real estate agents for their services is paid out of the final sales price. It’s the seller who delivers the funds in the end. Since those funds come from the money that the purchaser provides to acquire the home, it could be argued that ultimately, it’s the buyer that pays.
Can a felon become a real estate agent?
The laws and regulations that govern the real estate profession vary from state to state. So, while a felony may prevent someone from obtaining a real estate license in Arizona, an aspiring agent in Florida with a felony on their record is far more likely to get one. Many states allow real estate licensing for people with felonies on a case-by-case basis if the circ*mstances meet specific guidelines.
Can a real estate agent work without a broker?
Real estate agents may not work independently with homeowners and buyers to list, sell, or purchase homes. A real estate broker must provide oversight. But agents may become brokers after completing special training and/or academic courses and meeting state-specific broker licensing requirements. Though agents may need to work under a broker’s firm for a set period first.
Is it required to hire a real estate agent to sell a property?
In all 50 states and the District of Colombia, property owners may sell their real property without contracting with a real estate agent. These are “For Sale by Owner” arrangements. But many FSBOs eventually turn to an agent to sell their home or commercial property due to the legal complexities of real estate transactions.
How much do real estate agents make?
In May 2021, the average annual income for a U.S. real estate agent had reached $90,687. Agents working in markets with houses that sell for prices far higher than the national average may earn more. On the other hand, lower markets may generate smaller incomes. Sales frequency and commission rates and splits also impact earnings.
How do you become a real estate agent?
Real estate licensing requirements are state specific. But aspiring agents must attend classes to meet their state’s educational requirements. After completing their courses, they must pass an exam that tests both state and federal knowledge of real estate laws and regulations. They also need to find a broker to work under and pay various fees to gain a state license to practice real estate.
How long does it take to become a real estate agent?
It’s possible to complete self-paced online real estate courses, take the exam, and receive a real estate license in as little as two to three months. But four to six months is a more realistic time frame. At a slower pace, the process typically takes no longer than a year.
How much do real estate agents make per sale?
That depends on many factors, including the commission rate, the agent's split with their broker, and the home's sales price. For example, the average sales price of a new house in the U.S. hit $408,800 in 2021. With a 6% sales commission, that equals $24,528. After splitting that with the listing agency and the sales agent’s broker, the agent may earn about $6,000 to $7,000 on that single sale. Pricier homes earn greater commissions.
How much money do the top earning real estate agents in the world make?
In the U.S., top earners make an average of about $80,000 to $112,000 annually in real estate markets in Alaska, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. For international agents in the U.S., the average annual real estate agent income is $77,264. Higher earners make nearly $140,000 each year. Some rare “star” agents earn half a million or more annually.
How many hours does the average real estate agent work per week?
Successful real estate agents put in full work weeks. A 40-hour commitment is typically necessary. Those hours are likely to include evenings and weekends. Most agents continue working those hours throughout their careers. They split their work hours between office hours, travel time, and time spent advertising and marketing, generating leads, and showing properties.
What are the best tools and technology for real estate agents to use?
Technology and tech tools are a huge part of a real estate agent’s profession. Customer relationship management tools are essential for quality customer service that attracts repeat and referral businesses. Other helpful tech tools include marketing apps, virtual 3D tours, and technology that assists with lead generation, transaction management, bookkeeping, and accounting. Even graphic design technology can be helpful, allowing clients to visualize their new homes.
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