“open home” for a long time. • Choosing an agent based exclusively on the number of houses sold in the past year or just because they conveniently suggest the highest price for your sale.
HIRING A REAL ESTATE AGENT: MAKING IT OFFICIAL
So, you’ve found the perfect Realtor® for you, but now you need to make it official. Before signing anything, read these tips: Any professional agent will give you the chance to review the documents you must sign a day before. Be sure to ask up front! For example, as a seller, you need to look over the Agency Disclosure, the Listing Agreement, and the Seller Disclosures. All fees are negotiable. The charged percentage of commissions is different from one agent to another. Don’t shop for the lowest commission, look for the agent that you feel more confident that will do the best job on selling your house. Finally, remember to consider what happens if you change your mind after signing the agreement. Find out the company’s policy on canceling agreements, whether any penalties or costs are incurred, and whether any other clients tried to do the same. Your investment in hiring an excellent real estate agent is worth it.
POINTS TO REMEMBER:
• Finding and hiring a different real estate agent can take a lot of time and effort. • Your investment in securing a fantastic Realtor® who suits your needs will be well worth it when you can sell your
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