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Hiring
A Professional Realtor May Mean More Money In Your Pocket
By Ann Smith,
Broker
You may have
considered – even for a moment – that if you sell or buy your next home
yourself you’ll save money. After all, you’ll pocket the Realtor commission
fee, which can be as much as 6%. But when potential buyers see a sign that
says “For Sale By Owner,” they read “Bargain.” They’re considering the
Realtor fee going directly into their pockets – not yours.
Keep in mind this is a high-dollar deal and you probably can’t afford to
mess it up. Do you really understand current market value? How many legal
contracts have you read to ensure your rights are protected? Have you ever
“marketed” a home? Do you actually have time to take away from work and
other obligations to show your home to prospective buyers and negotiate
deals?
When you hire a Realtor, you’re tapping into their expertise – and don’t
forget, their valuable connections. A professional Realtor will:
- Take an
objective viewpoint of your home to help you increase your property’s
sale-ability to get top dollar.
- Attract the
qualified buyers.
- Advertise your
property in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), a national database of
homes for sale, which means your listing is picked up by thousands of Web
sites.
- Connect your
property to a network of agents and their buyers.
- Help you through
the legalities of contracts and mortgages and offer referrals to other
professionals, such as mortgage brokers, real estate lawyers, and home
inspectors.
- Negotiate on
your behalf keeping your best interest top of mind.
- Decrease your
stress and confusion throughout the entire process.
Realtors are
masters of reading the market and pricing your home for maximum return. And
they’ll ensure you pay fair market value for your next property…and that
can add up to money in your hands.
The fact is most people who try to sell their own home end up hiring a
Realtor – but it comes after spending money on advertising, ineffective
open houses, and lost potential from a prolonged listing.
Selling a home takes more than simply placing a “For Sale” sign on the
front lawn. By using the services of a professional Realtor, you’ll
de-stress the process, uncover issues before they become major problems,
and you may find hidden potentials you hadn’t realized…putting more money
in your pocket.
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Ann
Smith, Broker
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