Why Should You Hire A Realtor to Sell Your Property?

As we all know, you are not required to hire a real estate agent to sell your home. So why bother hiring one? After all, you can save some money doing it yourself, right?

Let’s see… This may or may not be true. In many instances, listing your home with a Texas REALTOR® will realistically net you more money after the sale than selling it on your own. It’s not worth “saving a commission” if you end up selling your home for significantly less without a REALTOR®. Your REALTOR® can help you optimally price the home, market your home to a large audience and can give you tips for getting your house in shape for showing it at its best. All of which will increase your chances for selling at the greatest profitability while still meeting your timetable. After all, the costs of carrying a property longer than you planned, scheduling showings, answering potential buyer’s questions while performing your day-to-day responsibilities add to the cost of selling your property. Both of these services may add or subtract from your bottom line when offers come in.

Speaking of offers, your Texas REALTOR® has negotiating experience that can put you in a position to get more money and achieve the terms that work best for you. They can also provide you with useful Comparable Marketing Analysis, Seller’s Net Sheet which provides comprehensive details of closing cost associated with the sale of your home.

Finally, your REALTOR® knows and should understand the entire process of real estate transactions. That is, what information must be disclosed, which forms to use and countless details that can make or break a deal. One mistake or omission on your part not only can delay or ruin a transaction—it could land you in court.