Why Use A Realtor To Sell Your Home?

Buying or selling real estate is one of the greatest financial investments that people make in their lifetime. Today's real estate transactions usually exceed $100,000 and considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it seems almost foolish to consider a real estate deal without the professional assistance of a Realtor.
All licensed real estate agents are not the same. Only licensees who are members of the National Association of Realtors are properly called Realtors and can proudly display the Realtor logo on business cards or marketing materials. Realtors subscribe to a strict code of ethics, are expected to maintain a higher level of real estate knowledge, and are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly.
A Realtor has access to numerous classes, seminars and certification opportunities. Local Realtor groups are active in community matters, and individual members are routinely involved in PTAs and other neighborhood organizations. Local Realtors are community experts; they watch real estate trends and participate in local matters.7 Reasons to Use a Realtor to Sell Your Home:
- Your Realtor can provide you with up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace as well as the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are important factors in getting your property sold quickly and for the best price.
- Your Realtor can make knowledgeable recommendations for repairs or cosmetic work that will enhance the salability of your home.
- Your Realtor can market your property to other real estate agents, as well as to the public. In most markets, over 50% of real estate sales are cooperative sales; that is, a real estate agent other than yours finds the buyer. Your Realtorwill act as the marketing coordinator, disbursing information about your property to other agents through a Multiple Listing Service, open houses for agents, office and board meetings.
- Your Realtor understands when, where and how to advertise your home. It is a misconception that advertising sells homes. The National Association of Realtors studies show that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family and personal contacts.
- Your Realtor will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.
- Your Realtor can assist you in objectively evaluating each buyer's offer, without compromising your marketing position. This initial contract is only the beginning of the process of appraisals, inspections and financing. Your Realtor will help you write a legally binding agreement that will be more likely to make it through the process.
- Between the initial contract and closing, many questions may arise. For example, there may be inspection repairs or title questions. Your Realtor is the best person to objectively and efficiently resolve any issues and move the transaction to a smooth closing.