This article was found on http://www.daveramsey.com/. Mr. Ramsey is a nationally known debt counselor and has helped literally millions of people get out of debt through the many books that he has authored, his nationally syndicated radio show and his acclaimed debt counseling class, Financial Peace University. I think this guy knows what he’s talking about!
Why You NEED a Real Estate Agent
When homeowner’s get ready to sell their home these days, they are faced with many more choices than they were just a few years ago. Because of the Internet, we are seeing discount brokerages and do-it-yourself websites pop up everywhere. But with all of these new options, are people really saving money by using these new services? The answer is NO! Let me explain: There’s an old adage “you get what you pay for.” Nothing could be truer in the world of real estate. Listing your home For Sale By Owner to try to save money is a huge mistake.
Homeowners have the tendency to overprice their home, thus keeping it on the market without a sale. Also, one wrong move can cost you more than the realtor’s commission. When you pay for nothing, you get nothing. In addition, be wary of agents who cut their commission to get your business. These agents rarely cut the amount of money he or she puts in their pocket. Often they are cutting the services they provide that are essential to marketing and selling your home for top dollar. This has become a popular technique with agents who are unable to get business based on their abilities and track record. Don’t be fooled, if an agent lists your home for 5% and then lists another home for 6%, which house do you think they will spend more time marketing? In real estate you really do get what you pay for. A full price agent will earn every dollar you pay them by sparing no expense to make sure your home is strategically placed on the market for sale. They also know how to: Price your property to sell. Agents are not emotionally attached to your property. Additionally, agents have access to the local Multiple Listing Service that allows them to price your home based on very specific data from homes recently sold in your neighborhood. File paperwork and negotiate contracts. There is a myriad of paperwork “hoops” to jump through when selling a home. Lead inspections, termite inspections, appraisals, etc…all must be performed before a home is sold. Agents also know how to effectively negotiate to get top dollar for your home. They do it all day, every day and are very good at it. Market to your target audience. Agents know how to reach the people who want to buy your home. Again, their experience will save you months on the market. You should know that I’m all for saving money, but not at the expense of your home. You will end up saving both time and money in the long run by trusting an expert agent to sell your home. My team and I see it everyday with people who choose our real estate endorsed local providers. When you get ready to sell your home, make sure you get a great agent.
http://www.daveramsey.com/If you’ve tried selling your home on your own and would like to finally have it sold, give us a call. We have full time licensed agents ready to help advise and guide you through every step of the process! We look forward to helping!
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