You want a Realtor that is full-time and focused on both the local real estate market and the negotiation and selling of your house.
A detailed answer to provide information about your business, build trust with potential clients, and help convince the visitor that you are a good fit for them.
Ask the Realtor to share a few stories on the types of negotiations he / she has handled. How did they arrive at an agreement to allow the transaction to move forward?
Ask the Realtor to show you how they arrive at a listing price and why they believe this is the best price to get your house sold.
It is the Realtor’s job to handle the objections from buyers or buyer’s agents and the emotional roller coaster that can sometimes arise when selling a home.
It may depend on the state or particular area the home is located in. Fortunately, real estate within Central Florida appears to be selling consistently throughout the year. Your Realtor can provide a local market activity report for your review.
Important factors to consider when selling your home include:
An experienced Realtor will have local market knowledge, have a greater understanding of market conditions and act on your behalf as your community expert. Realtors know what the latest technology is and how to sell your home with technology to further attract the right buyer. Realtors pre-screen and have a higher rate at securing the right buyer and best offer for your property. A Realtor can provide a custom marketing plan tailored for the listing and selling of your home to avoid your home sitting on the market longer than it should. A Realtor is an outstanding resource with connections to vendors, contractors, lenders, insurance agents, inspectors, survey companies, handymen, attorneys, buyers and more.
By preparing your home to “show and sell” you will increase your chances for selling early on. A few basics in preparing your home are: Declutter and depersonalize to allow potential buyers to envision what their belongings will look like in the home. You want a buyer to make your home their home visually. Clean windows, paint walls, patch holes, repair plumbing leaks. Stage your home to appeal and compete with other homes on the market. Air out your home if you own a pet(s) or smoke. A scent or odor that is not appealing to a buyer can cause you to lose a potential buyer. Vacate the property when and if it’s being show to prospective buyers. Buyers want to feel as if they can move about the home and talk openly.
Pricing your property correctly is one the most important factors when listing your home. Understand what your selling costs are and what your closing costs are prior to listing your home. Your Realtor can provide a “Seller’s Net Sheet” to provide an overview of what your costs will be. Is your location desirable to most buyers? What is the condition of your property? Know what special features your property offers and prepare a list of special or unique features that will capture a buyer’s attention and allow your home to stand out from others also known as your competition when selling a home.
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