How We Help Sellers

1. Realtors Will Get You Top Dollar For Your Home

Aside from an urgent financial crisis or other extenuating circumstances, you should not settle for one of those ‘fast cash now’ offers that only net you a fraction of what your home is worth. While this can be a useful strategy if you need to exit a home quickly, it usually doesn’t make the most financial sense. Don’t leave your hard earned equity behind unless you have absolutely no other choice. A Realtor with expert market knowledge will be able to interpret recent sales trends and advise on the best list price and potential sales price. It is statistically proven that working with a Realtor will net you more money than selling your home yourself or working with investors directly.

2. Realtors Possess Overall Market Knowledge

As you begin the process of selling your home you want to have an expert that can guide you through the process. A Realtor has access to a variety of data about recent home sales in your neighborhood which will allow you to price your home accordingly. Additionally a Realtor can access your local Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Your home will be showcased in the MLS so other Realtors helping home buyers can find your property. Listing your home in the MLS offers a broader scale of exposure and therefore attracting a larger pool of potential buyers.

3. Realtors Are Trained in the Many Legalities of Selling a Home

Selling your home is likely one of the largest financial decisions you’ll encounter, so make sure you don’t miss a step in the process. During the selling process there will be a ton of paperwork that needs to be completed. A real estate professional will help you navigate that paperwork, ensuring the sale of your home goes smoothly. Solid listing agreements and sales contracts will help you avoid potential pitfalls in the process. A Realtor will also be able to alert you should problems arise and either help you navigate those situations or advise when you should consult with an attorney.

4. Realtors Are Able to Network and Coordinate Showings and Other Visits

Putting your home up for sale can easily become a full time job when you have to manage showing appointments with potentially unqualified buyers. How do you determine which showings to allow? When is it safe to meet a complete stranger and allow them access to your home? Realtors are trained to ask the right questions and have safety measures in place to ensure that your home is shown to pre-approved and qualified buyers only. Your Realtor also becomes your marketing specialist and will be able to coordinate open houses, set up showings, and perform other marketing activities to get your house in front of more interested buyers.

5. Realtors Assist with Pricing to Sell, Negotiation,

Inspections/Due Diligence, and The Closing Process.

Negotiating is tricky. While you may think it would be easier to eliminate the middleman (buyer and seller agents) the negotiation is not always easy. Be prepared. A Realtor acting as a messenger or ‘bad guy’ in the process may prevent any disagreements that could result in a deal being pulled from the table. Once you are under contract the Realtor will have many recommendations to assist with any final details to get you to the closing table.