Homeowners attempting to sell their home without the assistance of a real estate professional generally do so for one and one reason only: to avoid paying a commission fee. Is it worth it? Only the homeowner can answer that, but experience has shown that many for-sale-by-owners find that it’s not. Before making a costly mistake, consider the benefits, from A to Z, you receive from working with a trained real estate professional.
A – Advertising – The agent pays all the advertising costs.
B – Bargain – Research shows that 77% of sellers felt their commission was “well spent”.
C – Contract Writing – An agent can supply standard forms to speed the transaction.
D – Details – An agent frees you from handling the many details of selling a home.
E – Experience & Expertise – In marketing, financing, negotiations, and more.
F – Financial Know-how – An agent is aware of the many options for financing the sale.
G – Glossary – A real estate professional understands, and can explain, real estate lingo.
H – Homework – An agent will do homework on how to best market your home.
I - Information – If you have a real estate question, an agent will know (or can get) the answer.
J – Juggle Showings – An agent will schedule and handle all showings of your home.
K – Keeps Your Best Interests In Mind – It’s an agent’s job.
L – Laws - A real estate professional will be up-to-date on real estate laws that affect you.
M – Multiple Listing Service – The most effective means of bringing together buyers and sellers.
N – Negotiations –An agent can dandle all price and contract negotiations.
O – Open Houses – A popular marketing technique.
P – Prospects – An agent has a network of contacts that can produce potential buyers.
Q – Qualifies Buyers – Avoid opening your home to “curiosity seekers”.
R - REALTOR® - A member of the National Association of Realtors®
and subscribes to a strict code of ethics.
S – Suggested Price – An agent will do a market analysis to establish a fair price range.
T – Time – One of the most valuable resources in an agent.
U – Unbiased Opinion – Most owners are too emotional about their home to be objective.
V – VIP – That’s how you’ll be treated by your agent!
W – Wisdom – A knowledgeable agent can offer that wisdom that comes with experience.
X – X marks the spot – An agent is right there with you through the final signing of papers.
Y – Yard Signs – An agent provides a professional sign, encouraging serious buyers.
Z – Zero-hour support – Selling a home can be an emotional experience. An agent can help.