FOR SALE BY OWNER
The question above is quite common and completely understandable, but when it comes to selling your largest investment, a REALTOR is statistically proven to be the best option.
Yes, you can sell your house on your own. However, I highly recommend you consider all the wisdom, experience and problem solving that your real estate agent has to offer. Not only will they save you time and money but most importantly,they will help guide you through the process, help alleviate stress and keep your sanity intact!
10 Reasons You Need a Full-Time, Full-Service Professional!
If you still think you don't need a real estate agent, consider the following:
1) They will represent you: They know the market and the value of your home and they know what will help it to sell quicker. They know how to negotiate contracts so that you do not leave money on the table. They carry the load and stress of the back and forth bargaining over the offers so that you do not have to deal with the stress.
2) Real estate agents offer powerful market strategies: Great agents know the market in your area like the back of your hand. Most likely they have lived in the area for a long time. They will be able to steer you through the uncertainty, of the market as it presently stands.
3) Think of real estate agents as aggressive assistants: Scheduling appointments for qualified buyers to view your home can become a massive headache. When people ask “Why should I use a real estate agent to sell my home”, this is one of the areas people fail to appreciate. When you have a real estate agent on your side they will stay on top of everything and you will not need to worry.
4) Real estate agents have resources you do not have: In most cases, when you pay for the experience of a professional, you are paying for expertise that you do not have. With real estate agents, you will have the advantage of their resources such as phenomenal pictures, social media marketing, videographers, state of the art websites, and so much more.
5) Real estate agents work within a powerful network: Another great benefit you will be taking advantage of through your real estate agent is the powerful network that remains constantly at their disposal. They know lots of other agents. They know where to find the best buyers for your home.
6) You can also rely on real estate agents for assistance with the purchase of your next home: This is yet another benefit that first-time sellers fail to take in to account. When you make the decision to sell your home, usually you are also going to want to turn around and purchase a new home. If you haven’t already purchased a new home, you can definitely benefit from using your real estate agent. The agent who helped you sell your house has now gained your trust and they can turn around and help you purchase a new home.
7) They know lots of other professionals: Real estate agents have access to a powerful, network of individuals. That is one of the reason they can sell your home for the best possible price. If your home needs repairs, your real estate agent has knowledge of exceptional professionals to help with your repairs. Don’t forget that your home is going to need an inspection, in some cases your will need more than one inspection. You are going to love the fact that a good real estate agent can definitely lead you in the right direction.
8) They can give you focus: Staying focused is one of the hardest parts in selling your home. A real estate agent can help you get the most money possible for your house. They can also help keep you focused and aware of the goals you are trying to accomplish. Without a professional real estate agent, staying focused can prove to be extremely challenging at times.
9) They will get you through the closing part: When the time comes to close on the sale of your home, you will start to feel like it is just about over. While you should certainly be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel at this point, you are not completely finished with the sale of your home.. The real estate agent will help you fill out all of the forms and deal with all the complications that can arise at the last minute so that your house can close on time.
10) They can speed things up: With the question of “Why should I use a real estate agent to sell my home”, it really just comes down to money. Time is money! With the best real estate agents working for you, you are talking about the fastest route possible to the most amount of money you can get for your home.
For more information, call me at 310-927-9166 or visit: LosAngelesLuxuryEstates.com
FYI- AFTER MONTHS ON THE MARKET AND NO OFFERS, EVEN THE CEO OF FSBO.COM HIMSELF, EVENTUALLY USED A REALTOR TO SELL HIS HOME IN NEW YORK.
