CHAPTER 23 Should You Consider Hiring ou Consider Hiring a Real Estate Advisor, not just an , not just an Agent? I’m sure you’ve wondered why people hire a professional with all the internet real estate sites available to do it on your own? I'm sure you know a family member, family friend, or business associate that is an agent. But, are they an Advisor?
REASON #1: Advisors can sell homes for more money.
In fact, most sellers net more money in their pocket, even after they pay the Advisors commission. The typical home sold by an agent sells for $230,000, while the typical For-Sale-by-Owner (FSBO) home sells for $184,000. That doesn’t mean every agent is going to sell your home for more. But the numbers do show Advisors typically sell homes for more money. In fact, many sellers actually make money hiring a real estate agent to sell their home. Here are a couple of real-life examples: • Brandon had his home on the market for $220,000. He wasn’t getting much activity. The buyers who did look at it were not serious. They showed little interest in buying the home and made lowball offers. He then listed his home with an agent for $240,000. Three weeks later, he
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