Why List With Us?
We're Okay With Saying "No"
Not every client is compatible with every real estate agent or team. And that’s okay. It could be difference in communication styles. Maybe the subject property is outside the agent’s area of service. Maybe they cannot align their respective expectations. While we would love to help out every client that comes to us, we understand that a client might be a better fit with another team or another agent. At least for the moment. We can always earn your business later.
More Money In Your Pocket
As a seller, you might consider selling your property on your own. We call these FSBOs (For Sale By Owner). The industry standard for a listing agent’s commission is about 6%, according to bankrate.com. That 6% is a lot. And if you have the knowledge, skills, and time, you might actually be better off selling your property on your own. Unfortunately, many property owners looking to sell do not meet these requirements. According to data from the National Association of REALTORS® website, the typical agent assisted home sale was $330,000, while the typical FSBO was $225,000.
If you find an agent that you can trust, that 6% commission is more than worth it for all the advantages that working with agent brings. Selling your home, with all your memories associated with it, can be an emotional process. Having an agent helps keep your heart distant from the transaction and make you less likely to make silly mistakes, such as overpricing your property, refusing to make counteroffers to lowball offers, or giving in too quickly.
Agents also have extensive networks both outside and inside the real estate industry. Utilizing your agent’s networks increases the potential pool of buyers for your property. An agent can also help you weed out unqualified buyers. Without a listing agent, you will likely be personally interacting with more buyers who either cannot afford to purchase your home or who are simply satiating their curiosity. Having a listing agent will also help ensure that you get the best price possible for your home, with the least amount of hassle and in the shortest amount of time. Price negotiation requires skill, especially when the price point is in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Lastly, having an agent can help you minimize legal risk. There is a lot of legal paperwork involved in real estate transactions. And unless you are a real estate attorney, you will want the expertise that a listing agent brings.