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Yes, You May Sell Your Home Without the Services of a Realtor, But . . .

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Real Estate Agent with Premier Florida Realty of SWFL

. . . multiple studies have evidenced that Sellers with a Realtor sell the property at a higher price and in a shorter time period than Sellers attempting to sell on their own. What Realtors do, or should do, to sell their client's property before placing it on the MLS:

1. Market Analysis. Many Sellers have their own ideas as to the Listing Price. Even if the Seller is adamant on a figure, a thorough aned detailed Market Analysis should be completed and provided to the Seller.

2. Evaluating and Improving curb appeal. We're so fortunate in Florida that colorful flowers and fragrant bushes may be planted at any time of the year. When prospective Buyers step out of the car, their senses should be delighted and anticipating even more delights upon entering through the front door.

 

3. Clutter Control. This may be a bit delicate. You don't want to tell your client to clean up their house and get rid of half of their junk, but this may be necessary. A home with great decor, a house that is admired for the arrangement of the furniture and furnishing may fetch a significantly higher asking price even if the furniture and furnishings do not go with the sale of the property.

Karen Nichols

Karenenichols@aol.com

Premier Sandals Realty

(239)849-3064

Jeanne M. Gavish
Jeanne Gavish, Keller Williams Realty Elite Partners - Spring Hill, FL
Keller Williams Realty Elite Partners - CIPS,GRI,S

You are right Karen. It is all about the bottom line net to the sellers and NAR statistics show that sellers net more money with representation than going on their own.

Sep 01, 2012 03:15 AM
Dan Hopper
Dan Hopper - Gold Way RE - Westminster, CO
Colorado Broker / Referral Services

Nice simple article, Karen.  Your 1-3 steps hit important elements in preparing the home for the market.  You are right, anyone can sell their home without the services of a Realtor®, and then they can compete with those that are in business to assist those that buy and sell real estate.  More importantly, Realtors have the BUYER inventory!!  Just what a FSBO needs to sell their home!

Sep 01, 2012 03:17 AM
Melissa Marro
Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL
Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

Love the simplicity of your staging. 

Sellers really need to consider the net cost of trying to sell FSBO. Its just like staging, it's not a fee, it's an investment. 

Sep 03, 2012 07:30 AM