For sellers, it can feel overwhelming to anticipate and coordinate every step necessary to prepare your home for showing, listing, marketing, and selling. An experienced real estate professional knowledgeable in all phases of the industry can simplify the process significantly. You don't need real estate expertise if you hire a professional who possesses it. Regardless of how long you’ve lived in your home, a local real estate professional will have significantly more knowledge about sale price history and market trends than you. Since real estate agents earn a percentage of your selling price, they have a vested interest in pricing it accurately. They aim to secure the highest possible commission, but they also strive to earn that commission within a reasonable timeframe for selling your property. Real estate agents connect with a range of contractors and professionals. They can offer insights on the reputation of service providers and supply references from those who have previously worked with them. Agents either have deep knowledge of your area or possess the contacts and resources needed to gather essential information. They can pinpoint comparable sales and uncover more demographic and statistical data than the average person can. For example, you may know that a home down the street was on the market for $300,000, but a professional real estate agent will know the home had upgrades and sold at $265,000 after 45 days on the market. A real estate agent will also have data on market conditions that will impact your selling process. Numerous factors determine how you will move forward. Information such as the average cost per square foot of similar homes, median and average sales prices, average days on the market, and comparisons of listing to
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