decided to sell it themselves! After their experience with picking the wrong agent, they were a bit skittish and figured they could certainly do a much better job. Big mistake; although they had lots of tire kickers, there were no serious offers. After several months of frustration, they then did the research and decided to hire a listing specialist. After hiring the right agent, they were able to achieve a successful sale and get more than 98% of their asking price. That was when they learned the value of hiring the right agent. The truth is, without a professional on your side, there’s a good chance you won’t sell. Even if you do, individual sellers often sell for less than those who hire a Realtor. In today’s realty market, the selling and purchasing of a residential property involves many people with different skills and expertise, who participate in the transaction from start to finish. It takes many steps to finalize the sale of your home. For sellers, it can seem overwhelming to know how to anticipate and coordinate every step necessary to prepare your home to show, list, market, and sell. An experienced real estate professional who is knowledgeable in all phases of real estate can make the process much easier. You do not need real estate expertise if you engage a professional who has it. No matter how long you have lived in your home, a real estate professional in the local area will know considerably more about the sale price history and market trends than you do. Since real estate agents are paid a percentage of your selling price, it’s in their best interest to price it perfectly. They want to earn the highest commission possible, but they also want to earn a commission within a reasonable amount of selling time.
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