Compelling Reasons Why Hiring a Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Home is Beneficial!
Hello Home owner in Houston, Texas,
I hope you are a homeowner residing in Houston, Texas. Or if you know someone who’s thinking of selling their home, please share this note with them.
Each home is unique. Each home has a story! Every home has its own set of features that the homeowner can be proud of and relate to, when it comes to selling his/her home.
Many homeowners want a clear direction when it comes to selling their home. They have lived in the home between 8 to 10 years. Market studies show that when families have owned a home for between 8 to 10 years, they normally think or plan of selling their home and moving to another home. LIFE HAPPENS! Things change in life constantly! CHANGE IS INEVITABLE!
Some of the changes you know that families face that make them sell a home are:
- Kids have grown up and move to different schools.
- Kids have found jobs, gotten married, and move to find work.
- A Divorce, unfortunate as that sounds, happens.
- A Sickness, another unfortunate event, affects a family member.
- A Death in the family. The rest of the family moves to forget a sad memory.
- Parents have become empty nesters (related to point 2) and want to downsize.
- Parents want to buy a bigger home to help their children stay with their spouses. (A Joint Family System is not so unusual in some cases).
- A job relocation.
- Relocation to another state to be closer to a sick relative.
- Relocation to another subdivision to be closer to parents.
- Other life events.
Whatever life brings your way, it’s better to hire an agent, so you can use the Real Estate Agent’s skills and put them to good use to benefit you in many ways. You don’t have to go it alone. You can always have professional help and know that the agent (me) will fully represent your best interests at all times. That will be my primary and fiduciary duty towards you, the homeowner if you hire me. Here are some good reasons why you should hire me as your Real Estate Agent!
1 Don’t Leave Money on The Table: Homeowners who go the FSBO route (For Sale By Owner) do not do justice to themselves and their home. They are relying on local buyers to visit them and get the sale done quickly. This limits their home’s exposure to the local market, visible through a sign placed on the property and a few local websites. This is like switching off the lights and throwing darts at a board in a dark room. You may or may not hit the target.
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median sale price for homes sold with the assistance of a Real Estate Agent is going to be significantly higher than those sold by owners. In fact, in 2021, the median sale price for agent-assisted sales was $309,800, compared to $220,000 for FSBO (For Sale By Owner) sales. That is an average of $89,800 cash left on the table. This makes it amply clear that homeowners who use agents are more likely to benefit by getting a higher price for their home.
2. Wider Market Exposure: Real estate agents have access to multiple listing services (MLS) that give them broader exposure to potential buyers. They also have Professional Agent networks and exclusive marketing expertise, plus social media coverage, that can help ensure that your home is seen by as many qualified buyers as possible. According to the NAR, 89% of Home buyers used the internet to search for homes in 2022, making online exposure more important than ever.
3. Fewer Mistakes: Selling a home involves numerous legal and financial complexities that can be daunting for the average homeowner. Real estate agents have the expertise to navigate these complexities and avoid costly mistakes. For example, agents can help ensure that all necessary disclosures are made, all required documents are completed correctly, and that the closing process goes smoothly.
4. Professional Representation: Real estate agents are professionals who have the training and experience to handle all aspects of the home selling process. They are also bound by a code of ethics that requires them to act in the best interests of their clients (YOU, the homeowner). An agent’s professionalism can help ensure that the home sale is handled in a fair and ethical manner.
Finally, while some homeowners may choose to sell their homes without the assistance of a Real Estate Agent, hiring an agent can provide you with numerous benefits, including a higher sale price, broader exposure, fewer mistakes, and professional handling of the entire home sale process. Also, one added element is the removal of stress during the entire process. You don’t have to do it alone. You certainly don’t have to bear the burden of selling your home all by yourself.
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