Seller Tips

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The selling process generally begins with a determination of a reasonable asking price. One of our Real Estate Professionals can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the market and assist you in determining your homes current market value and if necessary can suggest cosmetic repairs that can drastically enhance the ability for your house to sell quickly.

The next step is a marketing plan. Marketing, in essence, means letting the world (and especially other realtors) know that your home is for sale. Studies have shown that more than 65% of real estate transactions throughout the country involve a buyers agent and a sellers agent. In other words most likely, the agent who lists your house will not also be representing the buyers. For this reason it is important to let all other local realtors know that your house is for sale.

Another important factor is Security. When a property is marketed with an agent's help, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Agents will always pre-screen and accompany qualified prospects through your property ensuring your property from theft or damage.

Realtors are also pro's at negotiating and closing.They will help make sure you get exactly what you want from the sale and will ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed correctly and in a timely manner.

Real Estate Agents subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same Real Estate Agent again.

As you begin the process of selling your home you will find that tere are many steps that you may not have considered. A real estate professional is highly trained in all areas of selling a home. For 99% of home sellers the benefits of using a real estate agent far outweigh the commission fee they will pay.

If you are considering selling your home yourself you should consider the following questions:

Do I have the time, energy, know how, and ability
to devote a full forced effort to sell my home?
Am I offering financing options to the buyer? Am I prepared to answer questions about financing?
Am I prepared to deal with an onslaught of buyers who perceive FSBO's as targets for low balling?
Do I have the capability or handling the legal contracts, agreements and any disputes with buyers before or after the offer is presented?
Have I contacted the necessary professionals... title, inspectors (home, roof and septic),
attorney, and escrow company?

These are just a few of the many duties that your agent performs every day. If you answered no to any of these questions, you need to use a real estate agent to assist in the sale of your home. At very least you should contact an agent to help you determine a reasonable listing price. Remember... this service is FREE to the homeowner!