Go it alone, or use a Realtor?
| Selling and Buying realestate is a time consuming and financially perilous process. The fact is most people who try to sell their own home end up using a Realtor in the end anyway. Before anybody decides to fly solo through this complex, consider these questions:
Will you really “save” the real estate commission? Are you familiar with real estate law? How many potential buyers will you reach? Do you have the time? |
Do you know the market well enough to get the most for your home?
Lacking years of experience, you’re merely guessing at their listing price. Often they set the price too low and miss out on thousands of dollars, or they price their home too high and drive away willing buyers.
What about your selling skills?
If the personalities of prospective buyers rub you the wrong way, can you still deal with them effectively? What about your own defensiveness when you hear negative comments about your home? Best to keep it at arms length through a Realtor.
Do you have the negotiation skills to keep a deal on track?
When an offer comes in, emotions can run high with so much money on the line. This is why direct seller-to-buyer deals often end in disaster. Realtor keep it professional and are indispensable when it comes to bargaining with buyer.
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