Thinking of Selling Your Charlotte Home Alone? 3 Reasons to Not to Sell Your Home By Yourself!
For many homeowners thinking of selling in today’s hot real estate market, pinching every penny can mean a step-up in the price range for their new dream home. So, what comes to mind? “Hmm…let’s go this alone and forego using a real estate agent; what about the for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) approach?”
OH but, there are so many reasons you’ll want to avoid making that mistake and you'll definitely want to hire an agent - we are WELL worth the money! How can a real estate agent can help you?
Consider these 3 reasons to hire a Charlotte Realtor®:
1. Thorough Knowledge of the Market
It's a given that you know your neighborhood quite well and are aware of the selling prices of many homes that have sold recently. However, an experienced agent who knows the extended area, will have an in-depth grasp of the current market conditions, the tolerance of today's buyers and how to guide you through the process of multiple Offers. While your own research is great, there’s simply no comparison to having someone who is experienced and skilled in determining exactly how you can price your home for maximum success. If you’re thinking of using a valuation from a national real estate website - THINK AGAIN! I won’t even begin to bore you with the stories of sellers who thought one particular website’s valuation was gospel - and even that huge national site discloses that they can be up to 35% off! How is that even a valuation?
2. Marketing Knowledge
I recently had a seller who found the perfect home prior to getting their home on the market but, didn’t HAVE to sell before buying. We put the marketing together prior to listing their home and I sent them the MLS proof sheet to review. They phoned me immediately - “Can you add that we’re MOTIVATED? We want to let everyone know that we are MOTIVATED!” OH NO! ‘Motivated’ is one of the WORST words to share with the public when you’re a home seller! Had they been listing their home by themselves (FSBO), they would have garnered all kinds of low-ball Offers - well below what they SHOULD have gotten for their home. Don't think it won't happend to you - it’s happened many, many times to other unsuspecting home sellers!
The top real estate agents KNOW the market and, yes, this means that we've learned how to make our sellers successful by knowing how to market and to whom to focus that marketing. When it comes to marketing, the right agent will have the contacts and the savvy to determine the absolute best approach for selling your home.
3. Closing The Deal
Ah, the minutiae! With so much of your money involved in one of the largest business transactions of your life, it's more than a little helpful to have a real estate agent who is a master negotiator and knows how to close the deal. Not only will they be able to advise you on what your home is worth and what it can garner in price, they can also advise you on the many details related to your home sale. There are so many more details than meets the eye in our profession!
Sure, it may be tempting to go it alone when it comes to selling your house, but the right agent can be instrumental in marketing your home, getting you the best price and guiding you through the many hurdles that are involved in a real estate transaction.
We’ve all heard the sentiment that as an attorney, “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” Well, with such a large amount of money on the line (your home’s value) and possible future litigation if you miss one little detail, going it alone to sell your home is an even riskier proposition than an attorney representing him/herself!
If you're thinking of selling your Charlotte home, let’s talk! As with everything in life, preparation is key and I will equip you with what you'll need to get you, as seamlessly as possible, through the home-selling process. Call or text (704) 491-3310 and let’s get started!
Hiring the RIGHT Charlotte Realtor® is critical to your home selling success!
© Debe Maxwell | The Maxwell House Group | CharlotteBroker@icloud.com |Thinking of Selling Your Charlotte Home Alone? 3 Reasons NOT TO!
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