10 Reasons to List Your Home with a REALTOR®

While you think you might save money, the truth is that homes listed by a real estate professional sell quicker and at a higher price than those for sale by owner. Here are some reasons why:

A home sale is a legal transaction which the  seller and buyer have to negotiate. A real estate agent will handle all of the negotiations, but a FSBO buyer will have to negotiate by themselves. A real estate agent or FSBO buyer will have to negotiate with the buyer, buyer’s agent, the home inspector, the appraiser and the bank. A FSBO seller will have to strategize by themselves and rely on their own expertise. Dave Ramsey, a real estate agent and personal finance personality, has said that even with 30 years of experience under his belt as a real estate agent if he were selling his home, he would hire a real estate agent.

Price

Realtors know the market and can negotiate a better price.

Access to Buyers

Through the Multiple Listing Service, professional contacts and their own database of prospects, Realtors can help you reach the widest range of customers.

Marketing Expertise

Realtors know the best ways to advertise to attract buyers, plus they can use the marketing muscle of their brokerage to promote your name. Realtors are actively selling homes and and know the market in your area – they are the experts when it comes to selling a home.

Sales Skills

Realtors can evaluate your home and suggest improvements to get you maximum value, and they're skilled at handling showings to generate a positive response. Sellers are emotional about their homes and do not usually do a good job of presenting the property themselves.

Negotiation Skills

With years of bargaining experience and expert understanding of the market, Realtors can help you close the deal at the price and terms you want.

Knowledge of Service Providers

Realtors can refer you to their vetted network of top-quality lenders, lawyers, inspectors and repair people to make sure you get the best result in every stage of your deal.

Advice After Closing

An experienced Realtor will continue to support you as questions pop up after the deal is done.

Knowledge of Neighborhoods

Realtors know local communities and can help you find a replacement home in the nicest neighborhood and with the best schools.

Experience Handling Paperwork

Buying or selling a home involves reams of paperwork that can be hard to understand. Realtors thrive in this world.

Time

Realtors have the time and expertise to handle showings, inspections and the dozens of other tasks that would take you away from your work and regular routine.

Why would a seller not want to hire a Realtor?

The number one reason is that they want to 'save' money by not paying a commission. Buyers that shop For Sale By Owner (FSBO) listings do so because they think the house is going to be discounted since it's not listed by a licensed real estate agent.

BUT did you know that nearly 90% of FSBO eventually list with a realtor?

A Realtor advertises your home, invests in signage, shows your home countless times, and can bring years of experience and expertise to the table to help you avoid costly mistakes.

Why pay a commission?

Homeowners who attempt to sell their homes without the assistance of a real estate professional generally do so for one and only one reason - to avoid paying a commission.

Buyers who buy for sale by owner generally do so for one reason, they want to save money. They assume since the seller isn't using a Realtor, the price of the house will be "X"% less and they will get a better deal.

Both the Seller and the Buyer are trying to save the commission for themselves!

Is this really true and worth it? Only the homeowner can answer that. Over 90% of For Sale By Owners eventually list their home with a REALTOR.

We don't get paid until your house closes. Until then, these are some of the things we bring to the table:

• Advertising
• Prospecting
• Yard signs
• Experience
• Information
• Showings and scheduling showings
• Feedback
• Networking
• Financial pre-qualification
• Technical support
• Keeping your best interest in mind!
• Details, details, DETAILS
• Time
• Information - knowing whom to call
• Code of Ethics
• Follow up with lender
• Fight for your price with appraisers
• Problem solving
• Doing whatever it takes to get your home sold
• Access to legal advice through the brokerage
• Professional preparation of contract and other necessary forms to limit your liability 

  Call Sandy or David today for a professionally prepared comparative market analysis on your home and let's talk about how to maximize your selling price! You can reach Sandy at 928-458-1364 or David at 928-458-1373.  We look forward to serving you!