Selling a home can be a stressful, time-consuming, and confusing experience if you try to do it alone.
But for the 91% of sellers who used a real estate agent to help sell their home, it can be a smooth, quick, and fair process.
Read on for our top 4 benefits of hiring a real estate agent so your home sale can go your way.
1. They Speak the “Real Estate Language”
One of the hardest parts about selling a home is navigating the paperwork, legal procedures, and closing process.
Mortgage companies need these laws and technicalities to protect them from liability but for the sellers and buyers, it’s basically like speaking in a foreign language.
With a seasoned real estate agent on your side, the selling process can be a breeze.
2. They Know How to Market Your Home
Real estate agents have access to a variety of marketing websites that FSBO sellers can’t use to list their home. Agents also have the means to distribute mailers, set up successful open houses, and post eye-catching signage in your front yard.
They can provide you with important styling tips and recommend a real estate photographer to make sure that your online listings are appealing and eye-catching.
They can prepare your home for an open house and host the event to maximize the visibility of your listing.
Based on your home’s unique benefits, the agent will know exactly who to market to and what platforms to use so that your home is seen by as many potential buyers as possible.
Since people are typically loyal to their agents, your agent will have access to a large pool of potential buyers.
3. Getting Your Asking Price
17% of FSBO transactions said they struggled to get a fair price for their home. With a real estate agent, you’re 30% more likely to get what you ask for your home.
Real estate agents not only help you determine a fair asking price, but they can help you learn how to increase the value of your home so that you get what your home is worth.
They’ll negotiate with potential buyers so you don’t have to.
4. Negotiating Skills
Agents have made their living off of learning how to successfully negotiate a deal. And with their fiduciary responsibility (putting your needs above all others), that means they put their negotiating skills to work for you.
Their expertise and know-how mean that they’re likely to score a more favorable deal than anyone else could.
They’re ethically and contractually obligated to put your needs first, and they will.
Take Advantage Of The Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Agent
The benefits of hiring a real estate agent are endless.
Hiring a real estate agent will ensure an easy selling process, a fair home value, and a quicker timeline.
Contact us today to get help selling your home! We’re happy to help you out from start to finish.
