broker. With a signed listing agreement with me however, I don't charge to get your listing on the MLS. Or even for many other services I provide. Because you're willing to also pay a seller agent (broker) commission when your property is sold and closes per the listing agreement. You’ll also need to take photos, hold open houses, create brochures, and show the house—all require specific skills and talents. If you haven’t honed your marketing chops, you can spend a lot of time and money creating brochures no one reads, holding open houses that only neighbors attend, and placing ads online that don’t reach your target audience.
4. UNDERESTIMATING THE PAPERWORK
A ton of paperwork accompanies a property sale, and not knowing what paper you need to sell your home can cost you dearly. You’ll need to obtain, file, or fill out: • Contract of sale • Deed • Title report • Tax statements • Insurance information • Appraisal and inspection reports • Disclosure forms • Lien affidavits • Mortgage documents • HUD statements at closing Mishandling paperwork can wreck a sale and even put you in legal jeopardy, especially if you fail to disclose properly in writing hazards, like lead paint or any material defect, within the home. Also, all official documents and agreements involved in the sales contract must be executed within a set, legally binding time
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