In this day and age, people often ask if they need to hire a real estate agent to sell their home or if they should try it on their own as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). With the volatility we are seeing in today’s housing market, we feel this is an easy decision: you need an experienced professional!
An experienced agent can be your guide in this uncertain market
Whether it is giving you an honest assessment of where your home should be priced or it is finding a buyer who is willing to pay fair market value for your home when there are many competing short sales and foreclosures, an experienced professional can steer you through many of the pitfalls that exist in real estate today.
A skilled negotiator is invaluable
In today’s market, having a skilled negotiator on your side during a real estate transaction could save you thousands of dollars. Not only do you need someone who can keep the deal together until it closes, you need someone who can provide you with trusted advice and assistance from the initial offer right through the inspection and appraisal. Until a deal closes and you have your money in hand, an inspection report or a financing hiccup can cause it to take a nose dive quickly. An experienced agent can direct you through these situations and help you get your home sold even when issues arise.
When an agent is negotiating their own commission with you, remember that they are actually negotiating their own salary. This is the salary that pays their bills and keeps a roof over their heads. If your agent was quick to back down and take a lesser commission when negotiating with you for your listing, you should see that as a red flag. If they would not negotiate well for themselves, what makes you think they will negotiation well for you?
Bottom Line
As with anything else, you get what you pay for. A good real estate agent, like a good attorney or a good accountant, will save you money not cost you money. The Brokers at Meadows Mountain Realty are experienced and can help you get the most for your property in today’s tough real estate market. Give us a call today at 828.526.1717 or email us at info@bhhsmmr.com .
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