James Johnson is trying to sell his Colorado ghost town – a café, motel, gas station and two homes (just $350,000!) – for months without success. And it’s not simply because it is in the center of nowhere that the property isn’t selling. While offloading your sofa or lawnmower by yourself doesn’t require a lot of sales skill, employing a professional REALTOR is probably the best ways to make the most money in the shortest time when selling your home – or ghost town. Listed here are the top reasons why.
Ways Having an REALTOR Beats Selling By yourself
Lots of people think they’ll make more money should they avoid paying a real estate agent a commission and instead handle their own home sale, however the statistics show otherwise. Based on the National Association of Realtors, selling with an agent brings in a greater profit, enough to cover the commission and more. For starters, a Realtor has got the experience and tools to price your property appropriately. Studies show that homes priced correctly whenever they first hit the market sell faster, as well as for a greater price, compared to those that linger having a decreasing price tag.2. An agent will save you time
While it normally takes just moments to upload a Craigslist ad, handling prospective buyers, inspectors and appraisers can suck up your time. From screening out unqualified buyers to assisting you prepare your home for inspections, agents drive the process more efficiently.
3. An agent often makes a better deal
You might be happy with your poker face, but are you really a savvy enough negotiator to put one of the biggest deals of your life on the line? Since many buyers use a buyers’ agent, you’ll probably be going toe-to-toe with a professional negotiator. Whenever you list your property through an agent, you do not only obtain their marketing power and connections, you receive a pro negotiator advocating for you throughout the initial offer, the counter offer and the post-offer period, which includes inspections and requests for concessions.
4. An agent can lower your risk
The chance of making mistakes (with potential legal ramifications) among the reams of paperwork associated with a home sale is big. Agents understand how to do things right.
Thinking of selling your home? Or purchasing a tiny town on Colorado’s eastern plains? Speak with Nick & Cindy Davis with RE/MAX Premier Group. We can assist you here in the Tampa Bay area, or even refer you to another RE/MAX Agent anywhere in the world. We are always just a click here or call to 813-300-7116 away.