Atlanta real estate agents are no different than realtors in other parts of the country. They are professionals who help in linking the buyer with the seller. Some real estate agents also manage rentals wherein they connect tenants to landlords and even maintain the property on the behalf of the landlords. The realtors work by linking together the two interested parties and charging a commission for their services. For sales, they charge commission only to the seller but for rentals (i.e. agent managed rentals) the commission is charged to both parties involved. Real estate agents generally calculate their fee as a percentage of the selling price or as part of the rent. People who want to sell or lease their property leave the details of their property with the real estate agenta. The other interested party gets access to this information by contacting the real estate agent. That's how the real estate agents become a hub of information.
A lot of home seekers, including real estate investors, use the services of real estate agents not just for getting good deals but also getting them quick. Since Atlanta real estate agents are probably most familiar with the Atlanta, GA, market, it makes sense to approach them to get an idea of the going rate for properties in the Atlanta area. Real estate agents would generally know the prices of various properties of different types and at various locations around the city.
A property seller can possibly get a few thousands more for his/her property by using the advice received from a good real estate agent that knows the market in Atlanta. A good real estate agent will also analyze the needs of a home buyer or tenant and provide suggestions on what kind of home could be available to them within their budget. So a good real estate agent will not just throw a list of available properties to the buyer or tenant but will actually discuss their needs and make a suggestion. This, in fact, works in the favor of the real estate agent in two ways. Firstly, if the real estate agent is able to sell the house they get their commission and secondly, if they make the buyer happy too they earn a good reputation (and hence more business).
However, it is worth noting that Atlanta real estate agents work on the seller's behalf, so beware if they are trying too hard to sell you on a property.
