Real estate in Sacramento

Real estate agents help people buy or sell a home, and many also help with neighborhood research, home valuations and finding houses that match what you need. Agents are paid mostly through commissions when a sale closes, so ask at the start how they are compensated and whether you will sign a representation agreement. Before you commit, ask for recent sales they have handled in the area you care about, and whether they are licensed with the California Department of Real Estate. Contact a few agents early in your search, since good ones often book up when the market is busy.