Do You Really Need a Realtor?
Are you getting ready to sell your home? If so, you have a very important decision to make- should you hire a realtor, or put your house on the market yourself (FSBO)? While you may want to save the money that would be spent on real estate commissions, you should also consider the benefits of hiring a real estate agent. According to the National Association of Realtors, less than 10% of For Sale by Owner homes actually sell and 9 out of 10 sellers get more money for their home when they hire a Realtor to help with the process. Realtors offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in the buying and selling process. Hiring a realtor can significantly boost your chances of selling your home quickly.
Why are For Sale by Owner homes so unsuccessful in today’s market? Most homes sit on the market simply due to the lack of knowledge by the home-owner. A real estate agent offers unparalleled expertise in listing homes. Listed below are several things a realtor can assist you with as you prepare to sell your home.
- Preparing the home properly prior to listing
- Your real estate agent can offer tips, tricks, and staging advice to help you prepare your home to sell quickly as well as knowing the best professional photographers for home selling.
- Availability to potential buyers
- Many homeowners listing their homes as a For Sale by Owner have full-time jobs outside of the real estate industry. This can make it difficult to be available to show and answer questions from potential buyers. Hiring a realtor can ease this burden and keep you safe from buyers who might not be looking at your home for the right reason.
- Pricing your home to sell
- It can be difficult to know where to start when pricing your home to sell. A licensed real estate agent has the knowledge and resources to assist you in pricing your home, running the numbers and viewing the overall market. And The RED Team has a listing specialist who only works with sellers and listings.
Before you decide to sell your home by owner, consider the benefits of hiring The RED Team. Did you know, Terra Myers is our listing specialist!? Call her today for more information at 405-474-4242.