termite companies, appraisers ... well, you get the gist. As a team member, I'll be happy to advise you on service providers I have used in the past. Being a long-time resident, I have intimate knowledge about our area and have the contacts and resources to find the necessary information. I can identify comparable sales and discover more demographic and statistical information than the average person. 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. I will also have market conditions data, which will affect your selling process. Many factors determine how you will proceed. Data such as the average per-square-foot cost of similar homes, average sales prices, the average number of days on the market, and comparisons of list-to-sold prices will have a significant bearing on what you ultimately decide to do. Attempting to sell your home without an agent requires a major effort, resources, and countless hours understanding and organizing all the work. My career depends on my ethics and ability to build relationships with clients and the community I serve. Agents looking to make easy money rarely go to the effort of establishing a solid marketing plan or work at strategic pricing.
Here are some traits to look for when hiring an agent.
Are they …
Current? Is the agent up-to-date with the latest housing trends so they can serve you effectively?
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