Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Hire a Realtor® or Sell Myself?

Many homeowners would like to sell their home by themselves to save money. The “for sale by owner” appeal is that you will save on Realtor commissions. In fact, what they don’t know is the average “for sale by owner” home actually sales for almost eight percent less than homes sold by a Realtor®. Statistics show that you’ll actually save more money using a realtor than not. It is easy to understand why over 80 percent of homes “for sale by owner” end up being listed by a Realtor®; Since over 90% of home-buyers use a Realtor®. By selling on your own you are limiting yourself to fewer than 10 percent of potential home-buyers.

Informed home sellers realize they need the expertise of a Realtor® in pricing their home, attracting qualified buyers, marketing the property, and coordinating with inspectors, appraisers, mortgage brokers, escrow officers and other needed professionals. The process of home-selling can be complicated, but as a Realtor® we are there to make your life easier. We know the market, understand local conditions and are trained on the legal and disclosure requirements that come with selling a house.

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial decisions you will likely experience in your lifetime. Transactions usually exceed $200,000. With the professionalism and expertise of a realtor you will be protecting your family’s largest asset.

You decide,

Be one of the 10% or fewer that actually sells “for sale by owner” saving money on Realtor® commissions hoping it doesn’t take longer than the average to sale and there’s no legal issues. Or, Use a Realtor with endless benefits.

As a Realtor® and a multi-homeowner, I can help you understand everything you need to know about the selling process or buying process.

You’re Real Estate Professional,

NICK A. SWALLOW
REALTOR®

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