Montreal Gazette

The Advantages of Selling Your Home With a Real Estate Broker

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Selling a home is often more complicate­d than it appears. As the seller, you have many steps to follow and many details to oversee throughout the process, including determinin­g the property’s assessment, scheduling appointmen­ts with potential buyers and signing legal documents. However, using the services of a real estate broker will ensure that you save time and benefit from sound advice and guidance every step of the way.

Resources

Selling your home with a real estate broker means that you automatica­lly gain access to a network of more than 14,000 real estate brokers in Québec who work together in the buying and selling of homes. Thanks to this network, you will maximize your chances of finding a qualified buyer and selling your home. In addition, your real estate broker will enter your property into the MLS system and the centris. ca website, thereby promoting your property to a wider audience. In fact, only real estate brokers are authorized to register a property on the MLS system and, by doing so, are sharing the informatio­n and features of your property with all real estate brokers and ensuring greater visibility. Furthermor­e, through their experience, real estate brokers develop a network of contacts among other profession­als who are involved in a real estate transactio­n, such as notaries, land surveyors, appraisers, etc. Your broker will therefore recommend competent profession­als based on your needs.

Knowledge

By using the services of a real estate broker, you are doing business with a qualified profession­al who holds a licence issued by the Organisme d’autoréglem­entation du courtage immobilier du Québec. Equipped with many sources of real estate market informatio­n, your broker will help with the assessment of your property by performing a thorough comparativ­e market analysis. Familiar with the legal aspects surroundin­g a real estate transactio­n, your broker will help you fill in the sales contract and various related forms. It’s also important to remember that your broker will save you time! He or she will manage the phone calls regarding your property, prioritize those buyers who are serious and qualified, as well as manage the visits of your property. Your broker can also provide advice on making your home more attractive to buyers, and will handle negotiatio­ns with buyers. In addition to providing maximum visibility for your property, your real estate broker will provide various assessment and sales tools, not to mention protection and peace of mind. Your real estate broker is your personal advisor who will help you make the best choices in the sale of your home. Find your real estate broker at www.centris.ca.

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