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Selling
Your Home?
How YOU Profit by Working with a REALTOR®
You're
selling your home and you make an appointment with a REALTOR®.
You are impressed with the listing presentation and the agent asks
if you want to contract with him/her... i.e., his/her assistance
in exchange for a commission. At this point you may be asking yourself,
"Exactly what do I get for my money?" Following are just some
of the wide array of services you may receive when you enlist the
help of a real estate professional.
- A REALTOR®
can compile informationrmation about your home in preparation for the
listing. This informationrmation can include your home's square footage,
type of heating and cooling, pro and so on.
- A REALTOR®
can estimate your Property's value, taking into account comparable
sales in your area. This is done in order to help you establish
the asking price.
- A REALTOR®
can prepare, coordinate and pay for advertising and marketing
efforts for your home. This can include putting advertisements
in the paper, conducting open houses, and placing a sign in front
of the home.
- A REALTOR®
can screen prospective buyers so that only qualified buyers with
serious intentions are shown your home.
- A REALTOR®
can list the property on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and
work with other agents to let the maximum number of qualified
buyers see your property.
- A REALTOR®
can write offers, placing the buyer's deposit in escrow and taking
care of other necessary documentation such as title reports.
- A REALTOR®
can advise you on aspects of the sales contract and deal with
the buyer on various elements you may want to negotiate. This
includes negotiating with the buyer on price, if necessary, in
an effort to obtain the full value of your home.
- A REALTOR®
can help the buyer locate financing, arrange for home inspections
and an appraisal, and other details in preparation for the closing.
- A REALTOR®
can accompany you to the closing or attend in your place.
Working
with a REALTOR® can save you time, money and headaches. When
you enter into a contract with an agent, you have the security of
knowing that your agent is legally representing you and acting in
your best interest throughout the property transaction. Additionally,
choosing to work with a real estate agent who's a REALTOR®
can give you added peace of mind. As members of the National Association
of REALTORS®, REALTORS® subscribe to a strict Code of
Ethics and pledge to provide fair and ethical treatment to both
buyers and sellers.
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