Hire a Real Estate Agent or Sell It Yourself?
If you are trying to decide whether to sell your house yourself to "save money" or hire a real estate agent, here are some things to consider.
- Do you work full-time?
- How much time during the day do you have to spend on the telephone?
- Are you comfortable with real estate contracts and the legal language in them?
- Are you willing and able to examine the credit worthiness of the potential buyer?
- Are you available during the day for showings?
- How much money are your prepared to spend to advertise your home?
- Are you under pressure to sell your home in a certain time frame?
A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors found only 32% of persons selling their own homes would do it again. They cited the complexities and hassles of holding open houses, arranging for appraisals and inspections, understanding and filing paperwork, helping buyers obtain financing and having the time to do it all.
Licensed Real Estate Agents and can expertly take care of all your needs. They are happy to talk with you frankly about the scope of full services they provide. Don't be afraid to ask us any question and definitely ask for references.
A good real estate agent keeps the clients' interest in mind, provides frequent status reports and has a clear understanding of the housing market in your area and financing terms easing the process for the sellers. |