Opting to secure the services of a real estate agent in order to sell your home means you'll be paying a commission on the final sale price of 5 to 6 percent. While you could potentially save thousands of dollars in these fees if you forgo such representation, there are reasons why you might not want to do so.
Real Estate Agents are Objective
It can be difficult to be objective about the home you've lived in when it comes noticing its flaws. The skilled and practiced eye of an experience real estate agent can determine the changes needed so buyers who are eager to pay top dollar will find your home attractive.
Tap Into Extensive Networks
It's true that today's home sellers can list their house for sale on the popular real estate websites and even on the multiple listing services (MLS) on their own. You can also harness your own social and professional networks to get the word out about your home.
Many people, however, won't have the time or interest in sharing this information. A professional real estate agent, on the other hand, has access to a significant pool of homebuyers through their relationships with other agents, clients and/or an agency to get your home seen more quickly and efficiently.
It's a Full-Time Job
Selling a home can be a full-time job. Not only do you need to keep it ready for showings, you'll need to be available for phone calls, texts and meetings at times that are convenient to the buyer for the best results.
Marketing your home in its best light and the most impactful way is also crucial to getting it sold for top-dollar. Unless you are able, willing and knowledgeable enough to do all the above, you could be shortchanging yourself in terms of the final price your home sells for.
Paying for professional representation in the form of a real estate agent is an investment that will pay for itself in the long run.
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