Listing without a REALTOR
Listing Without a Realtor?
You can not afford to not use a REALTOR® in selling your home… Working with a professional real estate agent will help you avoid under pricing or overpricing your home. It is their job to read and interpret the market in a rapidly shifting economy. Keeping up-to-date on the latest tax breaks and stimulus information has become a growing selling tool in marketing to new buyers. Marketing is a key ingredient in selling, REALTORS® have various tools in order to properly exhibit your property on the market. The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) combines listings in the area to give an overall distribution of properties in your specific area. This is a huge selling point because it is the single most common tool buyers use in their searching. The list of marketing materials goes on to include: flyers, print ads, online marketing, and advertising by brokerage. The legal aspects and negotiations also are of great importance. Using a REALTOR® to assist you in these areas insures that you have state laws upheld and the correct information disclosed.
For the majority of people, buying a home is the largest investment that you will make. Having the expertise of a real estate professional to assist you in such an important transaction sounds like a solid idea. Combine that with little to no cost and it’s a great idea! With our current market most sellers will actually pay the commission of the buyer’s agent. To look further into this option, talk to a REALTOR® today. By doing so, you will be able to come to terms with the best price and make sure the correct documentation has been met. Beyond the legal aspect, is the knowledge that comes with the knowing the community and real estate market. Either buying or selling a home, REALTORS® are there to help you get the most out of one of the biggest investments you will make.
