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One reason to use a real estate agent to sell your home?

I talked to a FSBO (for sale by owner) the other day and he was so frustrated. He had an open house and people came thru and criticized everything. They asked if the carpet was original, who choose THAT wallpaper, etc. It really hurt his feelings and made him mad. I explained that was one reason to use a real estate agent, we can stay impersonal. We didn't raise our kids there, and have no emotions toward the property so we can see the property for what it is and judge it's value accordingly.

Posted by Dana Smith on 04/22/2008 12:28 PM

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12 Comments on One reason to use a real estate agent to sell your home?

Hi Dana;

I totally agree with you and your explanation to the FSBO it is perfect.. Good Luck!!

04/22/2008 12:37 PM

by Anthony Stokes-Pereira (Prudential Rand Realty)

I agree. It is hard for a FSBO to see how an agent can really help!

04/22/2008 12:39 PM

by Rob Muller - ABR, ASP, RCC, CNHS, LREA Cherokee County Real Estate (ReMax Town & Country)

Homes are very personal and sometimes just giving your Sellers feedback from showings, you really have to be sensitive.

04/22/2008 12:41 PM

by Julie Volmer (Keller Williams Realty)

Did that fsbo sign a listing agreement with you? Guess the fsbo didnt like hearing about the home, well theres a way to fix that lol---Bart

04/22/2008 12:56 PM

by BART WHITMORE REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT (THE REALTY MARKETPLACE)

Did that fsbo sign a listing agreement with you? Guess the fsbo didnt like hearing about the home, well theres a way to fix that lol---Bart

04/22/2008 12:57 PM

by BART WHITMORE REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT (THE REALTY MARKETPLACE)

Hi Dana - Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post. It is hard when thoughtless people make critical comments about someone's home and their particular tastes. I agree that is a great reason to have an agent. Looks like you're off to a great start with your blog - keep it up....

04/22/2008 01:11 PM

by Greg Steffens (Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty)

Welcome to ActiveRain!

If you would like a few tips on getting the most out of ActiveRain, please visit my blog Welcome to Active Rain. It has a few simple steps of what to do now that you have joined.

If you ever have any questions, just let me know.

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04/22/2008 01:26 PM

by Omaha Real Estate Troy Trumm - The Trumm Team (Alliance Real Estate)

I do agree with you, The buyers misunderstand what our roles are.

04/22/2008 09:18 PM

by Sasha Miletic - Windsor Real Estate (RE/MAX Preferred Realty Ltd.)

I do agree with you, The buyers misunderstand what our roles are.

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04/22/2008 09:19 PM

by Sasha Miletic - Windsor Real Estate (RE/MAX Preferred Realty Ltd.)

Sometimes FSBO's can simply be out of their minds!

I had a FSBO "allow me" to show her property last week (thanks for doing ME such a big favor!). In one breath she told me that her price was absolutely firm and she then asked me to take 2.5% rather than 3% commission (I told her "absolutely not").

So, she got upset that my clients did not buy her home last week. So, she did not allow me to bring new clients over to see her home this week, because she thinks I should only bring someone if they absolutely want to buy her house, for the asking price, with no haggling. Huh? How the hell would my clients arrive at such a decision and have such intentions without seeing the house first? I'm done with her! I will not waste my time bringing her qualified buyers. She's got a screw loose in her brain!

Yes, some FSBO's simply have some "issues" to cope with that I have no time for!

04/22/2008 09:21 PM

by Kirk Westervelt - Greenville, SC Realtor (Keller Williams)

Hello Dana,

Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to ya!

-Keith

04/23/2008 12:17 AM

by Keith Elliott Jr -"Prince William County Real Estate Expert" (RE/MAX Olympic Realty)

Dana - Welcome to the Rain, make sure that you browse the site and become familiar with everything this site has to offer. The more you browse the more you will learn. I have found this site to be really helpful to me. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me, I will do whatever I can to help.

http://www.doreneshirley.com/

04/23/2008 07:18 AM

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