REALTOR® vs. FSBO (For Sale by Owner)
In today's market, many homeowners have considered “going it alone” and selling their homes without the help of a REALTOR® to “save the commission.” However, once they realize how complex and intimidating a real estate transaction can be, many people reconsider and enlist the services of a REALTOR®. There are more than 145 steps to complete a real estate transaction. It requires an organized, step-by-step approach that many homeowners just don’t have the time, skill or experience to carry out.
A REALTOR® provides a variety of services including help in setting a listing price within current market guidelines. They develop a marketing plan, offer recommendations and advice to make your home more attractive and “saleable,” and act on your behalf during negotiations to ensure your interests are protected. Another advantage of working with a REALTOR® is the far-reaching market exposure your home will receive through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®). The greater the exposure your home receives, the more likely you are to find a buyer willing to pay your price.
And last but certainly not least, “Sellers who use a real estate professional make 16 percent more on the sale of their home than do sellers who go it alone.”* Even when you include the compensation paid to your REALTOR®, you are still going to come out ahead, and without the worry and hassle of doing it on your own! Selling your home is not a simple procedure. It involves large sums of money, stringent legal requirements and the potential for costly mistakes. A REALTOR® is committed to spending the time it takes to help you sell your home in the least amount of time and for the best possible price.
Four out of five owners eventually turn to a real estate professional to help them sell their home….give us a call today or email to find out what we can do to help you get your home SOLD!
