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. Your agent should also be able to supply you with a written list of referring vendors, such as mortgage brokers, home inspectors, and title companies. That should help speed up the process. If you see the word “affiliated” anywhere, ask for details because there might imply the existence of some extra costs. All fees are negotiable. The charged percentage is different from one agent to another. 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 home for a price you’re happy with.
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