Should I Hire a Single Agent or a Real Estate Team?

The Gill Group
Aug 16
3 min read

The Gill Group real estate team of 17 women in dark formal attire, posing confidently in a bright Ridgewood, NJ setting with light curtains and a neutral carpet.

When buying or selling a home in Bergen County NJ, one of your first decisions is whether to work with a single agent or a full-service real estate team.

At first glance, both may seem similar — but in reality, your experience, marketing power, and results can be very different. Let’s explore why more clients are choosing teams like The Gill Group, and when a single agent might be a better match.

Why Hiring a Real Estate Team in Bergen County Gives You an Edge

A real estate team is more than just agents sharing an office. It’s a specialized group where each person focuses on what they do best — from professional marketing to expert negotiations.

Eight members of The Gill Group real estate team gathered around a conference table in our Ridgewood, NJ office, collaborating on strategies to serve Bergen County clients. — *Strategizing together at our weekly Ridgewood office meeting to deliver exceptional results for our Bergen County clients.*

With The Gill Group, you get:

Multiple experts on your side – From buyer specialists to marketing pros, you have focused expertise at every stage.
Faster response times – Someone is always available to answer your call or handle urgent tasks.
Powerful, scalable marketing – Real estate teams have a larger budget and greater resources to promote your home. When you hire a realtor, you’re really hiring someone to market your property and expose it to the largest number of buyers in as short a time-frame possible. An experienced listing team has shorter turnaround times with a full staff who knows how to get your home professionally and show it to its best light everytime. A team can deliver professional photography, expert staging advice (and often complimentary staging), online and offline marketing and more at a scale a single agent simply can’t match.
Expanded reach through team-wide networks – A single agent’s reach is limited to their personal contacts and followers. A team can amplify your property’s exposure by leveraging the social media platforms, client lists, and professional networks of every team member — multiplying your visibility and attracting more qualified buyers faster.
Stronger negotiation strategies – A team brainstorms together to help you win the deal or maximize your sale price.

Benefits You’ll Notice Immediately

Collaborating on a customized marketing plan to showcase our clients’ homes at their best.

Whether you’re buying or selling, our team approach means:

Homes are marketed aggressively and shown quickly.
Details don’t get missed, so your transaction runs smoothly.
You stay informed with regular updates and clear communication.

In a competitive Northern NJ market, this can be the difference between winning your dream home or losing out.

When a Single Agent Might Be the Right Choice

We’ll be honest — a team isn’t for everyone. You may prefer a single agent if:

You want only one point of contact at all times, even if response times are slower.
You prefer minimal marketing and a lower-profile selling process.
You want to handle much of the transaction yourself.

If you value speed, efficiency, and multiple experts working on your behalf, a team like The Gill Group is usually the better fit.

The Bottom Line

Happy Bergen County homebuyers on the porch of their newly purchased gray house, holding a “Just Sold” sign with The Gill Group. — *Celebrating a successful Bergen County home sale with happy new homeowners.*

Choosing between a single agent and a team comes down to your priorities. In markets like Bergen County, having a team with local expertise, proven strategies, and a strong network can help you achieve better results.

The Gill Group is a top-performing real estate team based in Ridgewood, serving all of Bergen County and Northern NJ. Whether you’re buying, selling, or renting, we’re here to help you succeed.

FAQs

Q: Is it better to work with a real estate team or a single agent?

A: A team offers more resources, faster responses, and specialized skills, while a single agent must handle every aspect of the transaction by themself.

Q: Do real estate teams cost more than single agents?

A: In most cases, commission rates are similar — the difference is in the service level and results.

Q: How does The Gill Group market homes?

A: We first make sure to prepare your home properly with advice on minor repairs, decluttering, complimentary staging, paint consultations and more. Once your property is prepared, we market our homes at the highest level with professional photography, videography, social media marketing, targeted email marketing, print marketing and agent-to-agent networking.

Contact our listing team for more information.