What If I Want To Sell My House Without A Realtor?
DON'T DO IT!
Here are Larry And Sheila's Top 10 Reasons Why You Might Want To Consider Hiring A Professional Realtor And NOT Sell Your House Without One!
 
1.  Pricing ~ The most important step is pricing your house properly. If you charge too little, then you'll always wonder if you lost money on the deal. If your price is too high you won't get consumers or other Realtors to see it. The longer it stays
on the market, the more consumers might wonder what's wrong with it? 
 
 
2. Understanding The Market ~ You need to understand the Real Estate market, especially your own neighborhood ~ A Professional Licensed Realtor should have years of experience with laws, contracts, forms and negotiations. Your Realtor can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace, and the price, financing, terms and condition of the competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price.
 
3. Availability ~ You have to be willing to be available to show the house at different hours of the day to make sure everyone that may be interested in it will get to see it ~ If you hire a Realtor, they will schedule the appointments, and show it on your behalf and you won't miss any showings.
 
3. Generating Traffic ~ How can you generate traffic for your house and be able to get the word out about it?  ~ An experienced Realtor will not only list your home on MLS, but will have other resources and marketing strategies for increased exposure for your house!
 
4. Criticism ~ Can you be patient and understanding with criticism? ~ You will need to be able to handle all different types of personalities and be able to keep your "cool" under pressure, even with non-qualified buyers. You need to have patience and the right temperament for criticism, questions, and repeat showings, and can you pre-approve a buyer? Remember that buyers are not looking to be your friend.
 
 
5. Answering Concerns Properly ~ Can you be available to answer questions by phone, email, text, meet-ups and be sure you are answering them correctly? ~ Buyers may not respect your time and may want immediate answers to their concerns. By you answering any of their concerns in the wrong manner, can squash the deal!
 
 
6. Will You Be Pushing Buyers Away ~ If you sell your house on your on your own, buyers will be looking for a deal from you. If a Realtor was listing your home, you can expect to get the highest true market value for it ~ Some sellers may believe their home is worth more and will remove many potential buyers because it's not priced competitively. 
 
7. Relocation Buyers ~ If you don't use a Realtor, how are you going to attract out of state buyers? You might be eliminating a whole group of buyers that will never see your house because relocation buyers won't know about it.
 
8. Professional Networking ~ Realtors network with other professionals in the industry, many who can  provide services that you may need.  Realtors can give you a list of references with whom they have worked and provide background information to help you make a wise selection, besides networking with other Realtors who will be showing your house.
 
9. Contracts ~ Another important function of a Realtor is to make sure that all the paperwork isLong Island Real Estate handled correctly. Do you want to get through all the stress of listing and selling your house or condo and then find out something that could have been avoided but is now a deal-breaker?
 
10. Closing ~ Can you close the sale of your home without being overwhelmed?  Your Realtor should be with you throughout the entire process and is the best person to objectively help you resolve any unforeseen issues and move the transaction to closing!
 
 

Selling without an agent is a challenge.  Remember, a good Realtor will work with you through every step of the home buying process to save both your time and your money.  Real Estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime so shouldn't you have the best possible advantage in selling your house?

 
 Larry And Sheila, Realtors with Charles Rutenberg Realty strongly recommend hiring a Real Estate Professional to assist you with the sale.
 
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18 Comments on What If I Want To Sell My House Without A Realtor?

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2012

 

Great blog and great job. Keep up the good work and good luck to you this year. Thanks again and good luck. 

 
6:58am • #1
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Larry & Sheilia - this is well stated and should be reason for every seller on the North Shore of Long Island to give you a call and position their home for sale in this current market.  Suggested!
7:07am • #2
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Larry & Sheila, Great info, I will be sharing it. I'm sure you will have a great 2012. 
7:16am • #3
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Larry/Sheila...this is an excellent list of reasons why homeowners should hire a Realtor and forget about trying to sell FSBO.  Suggested!
7:21am • #4
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Larry and Sheila, Homeowners should  first read this post and then decide whether they want to sell their home on their own. Good tips.
7:25am • #5
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Great points to consider.

 
8:38am • #6
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Good morning Larry and Sheila. You have beautifully stated all of the reasons why it is crucial to think before you act. I wish that people listened but as we know it doesn't always happen. Suggested.
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Josh, Thanks for stopping by this morning.

Barbara, We as Realtors know the benefits of not doing it alone!

Melissa, It doesn't make sense to sell without using a Realtor!

Anita, We know that most Fsbo's hire us anyway so why waste anytime trying to sell without a Realtor!
9:29am • #9
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Sheila, GREAT post, and it is funny the general public thinks selling their home is easy --- but they are not aware of the pitfalls along the way!
9:29am • #10
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Excellent post!  Excellent reasons!  Hire a Realtor® when you're ready to sell your property.
9:34am • #11
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Gita, We say to homeowners..."don't do it" hire a Realtor and get your house SOLD!

Joshua, We have seen many times when someone tries to sell on their own, then end up hiring a Realtor after wasting time on the market.

Sheila, Maybe some sellers will get a chance to read this and make the wise decision of hiring a Realtor!

 
9:46am • #12
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Larry and Sheila,

I agree, I always tell people that when we sold our house in Los Angeles, we hired a residential realtor who was an expert in our area (I still recommend her).  We have our California brokers' licenses, and our specialty was commercial real estate.  What is common about both is the word "real estate."  A
11:30am • #13
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Terrific post Larry & Sheila, in a difficult market a good Realtor is important.  Things have changed since a few years ago when all they needed to do was decide how much they wanted and stick a for sale sign in the yard.
12:31pm • #14
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Joan, We continue to learn everyday and some homeowners think they know all there is to know!

John, Aboslutely hiring a Realtor is the BEST way to sell a house!

 
1:11pm • #15
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Our market is so sensitive right now that it doesn't make sense to do this on your own!
5:21pm • #16
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Renee, Real Estate is not anything like it was years ago and if you want the best price for your property, and the best representation...go with a Realtor!
6:46pm • #17
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I think one of the things that sellers need to do is ask for pre-qualification when negotiating--most are afraid to do so because doing so means they have to pry. It's what Realtors are good at--asking for proof.
8:22am • #18
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Toni, How can they possibly know if they are wasting their time because they have no idea if the buyer can even purchase it!
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