Case Study: FSBO Guru Gets MORE MONEY with Real Estate Agent - 09/28/11 09:36 PM
Colby Sambrotto, founder and former chief operating officer of ForSalebyOwner.com, spent six months trying to sell his luxury New York City condo himself through online listings and classified ads.  He then turned it over to a Real Estate Agent where the two-bedroom pad fetched $2.15 million.
The Agent, Jesse Buckler, said he told Mr. Sambrotto the apartment in the Lion’s Head building on West 19th Street near Sixth Avenue was priced too low.  It just wasn’t drawing the right buyers.
After attracting multiple offers, Mr. Sambrotto’s condo went into contract in May 2011.  It closed at $150,000 more than the original … (1 comments)

For Sale By Owner vs. Selling with An Agent… - 09/20/11 11:10 PM
Real Estate Agents Make You Significantly More Money When considering selling listing your house “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) it is important to consider, in addition to the challenges faced by FSBO’s, the expertise Real Estate Agents bring to the table.
When selling your home, a Real Estate Agent can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and conditions of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price attainable.
In fact, a 2011 Home Sellers study reports that the median sales price of an Agent-Assisted … (1 comments)

Why Use A Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Home - 09/14/11 02:28 PM
A real estate agent helps you understand everything you need to know about selling
The selling process generally begins with a determination of a reasonable asking price. Your real estate agent can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.  Learn more about the Importance of Proper Pricing and the Comparative Market Analysis process.
MarketingThe next step is a marketing plan. Often, your agent can recommend repairs or cosmetic work … (1 comments)

Want to Sell Your House This Fall? - 09/07/11 01:21 PM
Fall often signals a slowing down in the real estate business. While steady home sales are expected to continue through the year, many regions will likely slowly shift from a sellers market to a moderate or buyers market, meaning if you’re selling, you’ll want to do everything you can to make you house look its best.
As you set out to put your home on the market and add your home sale to this year’s statistics, keep the following fall tips in mind:
Curb appeal.  A home shopper’s first impression is everything. The moment they pull up to the curb, they’ll … (0 comments)