Need a Real Estate Agent To Sell?
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Will we need to use a Real Estate Agent?

Consider these points before you make that decision.

The home-selling process typically starts several months before a property
is made available for sale. It's necessary to look at a home through the
eyes of a prospective buyer and determine what needs to be done to the
house to make it presentable to the market.

  • Handling your own sale means you will be responsible and make
    time for placing ads and showing your home to strangers, a real
    estate agent has marketing systems in place for listing and selling
    homes.
  • An agent will take the potential buyer through the home at scheduled
    times, an agent can sell the house, not just show the house.
  • The Agent is experienced in the local market and will help you set
    the right selling price.
  • An agent can offer advice on preparing the house for a faster sale,
    and closer to the asking price.
  • When your selling on your own buyers who know you are saving on
    an agent’s commission may offer less for your home, wiping out the
    financial incentive to do it all yourself.
  • Remember: a real estate agent probably knows a lot more about the
    business of selling a home than you do.
  • Don’t sign with an agent just because he or she suggests the highest
    asking price.
  • Negotiate the broker’s commission prior to listing your home, and
    sign for a limited period of time—usually three to six months.

Remember: you're agent has an obligation to act in your best interest. They are there to represent you in the real estate transaction,
and the value of their skills and experience should not be underestimated.

At some point either your or the agent will need to determine the viability of a potential buyer. Identifying whether a potential buyer
will be purchasing your home or not, depends on several factors:

  • The buyer's debt and credit history
  • The buyer's current income and employment
  • The buyer's cash position and availability of a down payment
  • The length of time the buyer needs before closing on your home
  • How interested the buyer appears to be in your home versus other homes