A recent study by our friends at REAL Trends shows that 9 out of 10 homebuyers and sellers preferred to use a real estate agent in 2018.
I'm sharing this information with you because Sold.com, a new disruptor in real estate, has a mission to make home sellers more educated, more empowered and more confident about the entire home selling process.
This industry insight is significant in regards to the current real estate landscape. New, emerging and well-funded real estate business models are popping up almost daily. Most of these new players are utilizing big data and analytic technology to offer consumers more choices than ever before.
Choices… Or Confusion?
While options and choices can be beneficial in selling a home, they can also raise a lot of questions and confusion. When it comes to the biggest financial transaction of your life, you certainly don’t want any confusion or second-guessing gnawing at the back of your mind. You want peace of mind, guidance, and results.
The bottom line? Real estate agents and Realtors aren’t going anywhere, anytime soon and sites like Sold.com can help you narrow down and find a real estate professional that’s perfect for you and your situation.
Sold.com Empowers And Enlightens Home Sellers
Sold.com has everything you need, including a decision-making tool that will reveal your best home selling options. It’s free, easy and only takes a few minutes. Depending on your answers and your property, Sold.com will evaluate whether you should hire a traditional agent, or whether you should consider other available options including For Sale By Owner, Discount brokers, Flat Fee brokers, Direct Buyers, auction platforms, etc.
In the event a traditional agent is the preferred approach, Sold.com has a network of the top agents in the business.
Why Consumers Prefer To Work With Agents
Although there are many ways to sell a home these days, most people still rely on the local knowledge and overall expertise of a real estate agent.
The study reveals that homebuyers and sellers want to work with an agent due to the following 6 reasons:
• 86% want help negotiating a buying/selling price
• 80% felt the need for a higher level of professionalism
• 80% look for help managing the stressful process of buying or selling a home
• 77% need guidance narrowing down the list of potential homes
• 74% desire access to a comparative market analysis
• 72% want someone to educate them about the buying/selling process
It’s pretty clear that buyers and sellers place a lot of weight on the experience and expertise that agents bring to the table. Personal relationships are valued and seem to trump technological solutions when it comes to a real estate transaction.
To find a real estate agent you can trust to guide you through the process and get you results, visit Sold.com today.
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