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You may be
thinking about selling your home yourself and not contracting
with a Realtor. Here are some things to consider about the value
a professional Real Estate agent provides to you when selling
your home.
A realtor can provide an objective look at your home and make
suggestions to make your home more marketable.
As a
professional, a Realtor understands the market and the special
considerations of your neighborhood. They know what will sell
and what buyers are looking for.
The realtor has an understanding of the current market
conditions and values,
As a
professional, a Realtor understands the market and the special
considerations of your neighborhood. They know what will sell
and what buyers are looking for.
The realtor has an understanding of the current market
conditions and values,
which may lead
to a quicker sale and possibly top dollar. They will know how to
price your home so that it will sell in a reasonable amount of
time and you will get the most value form that sale as possible.
The longer a home is in on the market due to lack of exposure,
the more likely a prospective buyers assumes there is a problem
with the home.
A Realtor can get more exposure for your home.
The Multiple
Listing Service is a database of homes for sale that most
Realtor's have access to. It's the fastest and easiest way to
get your home in front of thousands of realtors instantly.
Additionally, most realtors now have web sites to provide even
greater exposure for you home to potential buyers.
A realtor will write your ads and place them in the newspaper or
in a professional real estate magazine.
Realtors are
not only Real Estate experts, but they also understand the
methods of successfully marketing your home to get the interest
of buyers. They have the resources and mechanisms to get your
home in front of thousands of buyers.
Agents provide quality and eye catching street signs to insure
high visibility, along with flyers containing details of your
home.
A professional
looking and attractive sign in front of the home with easy to
access details sets the expectation to the buyer that they are
dealing with professionals. That gives everyone confidence in
moving forward in the sales process.
You'll have the confidence and security of not dealing with
strangers in your home.
A Realtor knows
how to pre-screen potential buyers to know who is serious and
who is not. They won't let "just anyone" walk through your home.
You don't need to be present to show your home.
A professional
Realtor works with buyers by appointment and brings them to see
your home. You can continue your daily routines and weekend
activities without having the disruption of waiting for
potential buyers who never come when they say they will or don't
show up at all.
The realtor can provide an electronic lockbox so other realtors
may show your property.
This is a
secure device that safely stores your house key so other
Realtors can bring buyers to see your home. This makes it more
convenient for other Real Estate professionals and their buyers
to view your home.
A realtor can conduct informative and professional tours of your
home through open houses.
A Realtor will
commit their time and staff to advertising and hosting an open
house to show your home to many buyers. This is a way of
capturing buyers who are just looking and a great way for the
Realtor to qualify their intentions before you need to deal with
them.
The realtor who provides the buyer, will get the buyer
pre-qualified.
The successful
Realtor works with buyers whom they know qualify for the
financial requirements to purchase your home. They usually have
a relationship with a mortgage lender and work together to
qualify buyers.
There is less chance of missing details when negotiating the
offer.
A Realtor is
professionally trained and has the support of a broker, so they
know all the legal points and negotiating points to address when
negotiating on your behalf.
There are fewer emotions involved with questions regarding the
property and its sale.
Selling your
home can be an emotional experience. The Realtor, acting on your
behalf, can insulate you from potentially uncomfortable
situations in the negotiating process.
The seller is required by law to provide disclosures in writing
on lead based paint, mold and pest issues.
The seller must
supply a Real Property Disclosure form that details the
condition of the property. The seller must also provide a Home
Ownerıs Association package that includes CC&Rıs, by-laws,
minutes, budgets and any lawsuits. In addition, the seller must
disclose any information on highways, casinos and landfills
(contamination) that will affect the property. The Realtor would
be responsible for all the above disclosures.
The realtor usually has a relationship with the lenders and
escrow officers, which can expedite the process.
Because they
transact real estate sales on a monthly basis, the Realtor has
strong business relationships with the other companies and
individuals who need to be involved in making sure the sale gets
completed properly and efficiently.
A real estate agent can assist in helping you find a new home.
Once
you have established a good working relationship with your
Realtor, you now have a strong ally to work on your behalf
finding a new home for you and your family. |
