In fact, there are real-life examples where sellers have actually made money by hiring a real estate agent. Consider these instances: • Brandon initially listed his home for $320,000 but struggled to attract serious buyers. After enlisting the help of an agent and increasing the price to $340,000, he received an offer at full price within three weeks. Even after paying the commission, he came out ahead. • Ron and Kate had their home on the market for $380,000, and it wasn't selling. After a few months, they decided to engage a real estate agent, who raised the price to $420,000. A few months later, the house sold for $408,000. They ended up making more money, even after accounting for the agent's commission. While such stories may not be an everyday occurrence, they are more common than one might think. In most cases, agents can help sellers secure higher prices for their homes compared to what they might achieve independently.
REASON #2: Streamlined Process and Risk Mitigation
The entire home-selling process becomes notably easier when you enlist the services of a real estate agent. Consider this concrete example: A title company manager, who deals with both FSBO and agent-assisted closings, noted that when a FSBO sells their home, it typically takes 30 to 45 days for the parties to finalize the sale contract. In some cases, the contract isn't even signed until the closing itself. Now, why does this matter? Have you ever heard of "buyer's remorse"? It's when a buyer, after making an offer to purchase a home, suddenly begins to doubt their decision, regardless of
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