Five good reasons to sell through an agent
When homeowners decide to put their property on the market, they are faced with the decision to use the services of a real estate agency or not. Are you hesitating? Here are five reasons to entrust the sale of your property to real estate professionals.
1. Knowledge of the market. Fixing a home’s selling price is a difficult exercise. In addition to being neutral — your emotions could distort your assessment of the real value of your home — real estate agents know the market in your area as well as comparable properties. This allows them to decide on an appropriate selling price.
2. Home staging. Through their experience and expertise, agents can advise you on what improvements should be made to your home before it’s put on the market, as well as the best ways to make it look as attractive as possible.
Besides, they’re sure to have some home staging professionals among their many contacts.
3. The listing. Photos, description, certificate of location and inspection report: an agent makes sure your sales listing is complete.
4. Marketing. By using the services of a real estate agency, you give more visibility to your property and you can let skilled professionals handle the marketing. Your chances of selling quickly are much higher.
5. Organization.
Managing phone calls, promoting the property, planning visits and assessing potential buyers: do you really have the time and skills to take care of everything? And don’t forget that you’ll have to tidy up and clean your home before every visit.
Real estate agents are experienced negotiators who can get the best price for your property, while respecting the buyer. Best of all, they support you throughout the sales process.