When you’ve come to the decision of selling your home, it’s a big one; no two ways about it. It’s not just a transactional change, but a life change too; moving from where you’ve been to somewhere new. At first, it might seem like less hassle and complication to be your own agent and sell it yourself; why not? You might say. Handling things yourself means you know what’s going on every step of the way, right?
Well…no. Not really.
There’s a whole lot that you actually may not know, from how to reach the ideal buyers, accessing the best tools and the most current information about the market, knowing what new laws and regulations are in place, and what legal issues are at play. Then there are the nuts and bolts of staging and scheduling showings, advertising, and closing the deal. Having an advocate and professional who knows the market and how to find the best arrangement for you is not only a big stress reliever – it protects you and your interests so you can go to the next chapter with peace of mind.
That’s why a REALTOR® is so important; they’re there to help, and ours are some of the best, because they really love what they do.
Why should a seller use a REALTOR® instead of selling their home by themselves?
“An experienced Realtor will be able to perform a detailed market analysis which not only takes into account your home’s condition and any improvements you might have made, but can generate an up-to-the-minute temperature reading of just how hot (or not) your local market really is.”
– Dawn Mahler, REALTOR®
“There are many details of the selling process that a realtor manages for them including posting on MLS, the agents SOI, scheduling showings – this is important. Without an agent, the clients will need to be available when the buyers are – and with work schedules, this can be difficult for a client to manage on their own. ”
– Kelli Holt, REALTOR®
“A real estate agent will guide you through the home search with an unbiased eye, helping you meet your buying objectives while staying within your budget. We provide you with the real data, CMA, and location stats.”
– Noris Roche, REALTOR®
“There are many unknown factors that can cause a real estate transaction to go south, and if you don’t have a trained real estate professional there to handle those unforeseen things, it can be very stressful. A Realtor will be your guide.”
– Beckie Cantrell, REALTOR®
“There is a lot to listing a house and getting a qualified buyer. With the expertise and years of experience that Showcase Properties realtors have this is much easier for you to be able to go on with your daily life and let us take care of all the showings and offers that come your way.”
– Roxanne Free, REALTOR®
“Your home will be listed on an MLS, professional photos will be taken, it will be advertised online. Appointments will be scheduled and customers will be accompanied by a licensed REALTOR®, contracts/offers will be written up and negotiated without you ever having to meet the potential buyer, and any issues that may arise due to the Inspection will be handled through the agents.”
– Cynthia Mikell, REALTOR®
“A REALTOR® intimately understands the current market trends and knows how to effectively market a home based on factors the average seller would not know about. ”
– Anna Duhame, Graphic Designer
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