Another year with low inventory and consistent buyer demand, some sellers may be tempted to try to sell their homes on their own without using the services of an experienced local real estate professional.
If doing a For Sale by Owner (FSBO ) be prepared to deal with on your own :
- The buyer who wants the best deal possible
- The buyer’s agent who solely represents the best interests of the buyer
- Fewer showings, agents cannot approach FSBO’s without a buyer request and seller permission
- The buyer’s attorney
- The home inspection companies, which work for the buyer and will almost always find some kind of problems with the house that needs negotiation
- The termite company
- The buyer’s lender if the structure of the mortgage requires the sellers’ participation. The appraiser if there is a question of value
- The title company if there are challenges with certificates of occupancy (CO) or deed issues
- The buyer’s buyer in case there are challenges with the house your buyer is selling
- Looky Loos, people who check out houses for sale with no intention of buying and unqualified buyers
If doing a For Sale Using a “Virtual” agent be prepared to deal with on your own :
New trend is Hybrid services like Redfin or Clickit Realty, pay only for minimal services to list your house.
- Newer agents are utilized
- Inconsistent Services
- Hidden minimum fees
- MLS advertising errors and shortages due to lack of location knowledge and insights
- Pitching of add-on services
- Tedious paperwork required upfront
- Agents have multiple clients affecting any personal service attention and responsiveness
Problems occur after closing, a common fact. Even the smoothest transactions that close without complications can come back to haunt. Many questions can pop up that were overlooked in the excitement of closing. Good agents will stand by their transaction long past any closing, it is our professional obligation.
Without a qualified listing agent, sellers can go into home selling handicapped. Your local professionally trained Real Estate Agent’s goal is to get you top dollar for your house. If you don’t get paid, we don’t get paid. Our commissions may be negotiable and offset to serve the transaction best. This is your largest asset and you get what you pay for.
So please do your upfront research and enlist a Local Realtor with Integrity and Experience. If chosen as your agent, my services start with a Competitive Market Analysis, Quality and Highly Detailed Listing Photography, and Professional Home Measurement and Sketches. My Services end with…. Well my degree of personal assistance doesn’t end even after we turn over the keys. I am always here for you. References available on Zillow. https://www.zillow.com/profile/Mary%20Carneiro
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