f you’re selling a home, will key you in to some of the
you need a licensed real better real estate agents around
estate agent. It is and which ones to avoid.
feasible to sell your home on
your own (i.e. For Sale by Step 2 – Go to Open Houses
Owner), but without the proper
knowledge of how to sell real This might seem a bit strange,
estate and the paperwork and but if you want to find an agent
procedures involved, you could that knows your area, you should
end up shooting yourself in the go to open houses in your
foot. Using a real estate agent neighborhood. Even if you don’t
to sell your home will cut back want to stay in that
on headaches and ensure that all neighborhood, a local real estate
appropriate steps are being agent is the way to go. Local
followed and documentation being agents know how much you can get
completed. for your home based on your
neighborhood and the condition of
Step 1 – Ask Around your home, and can provide you
with insight an out-of-area agent
If you’ve never dealt with a real can’t. So, visit a few local open
estate agent before, ask your houses and talk to the agents
friends and family in the area if hosting them. If they aren’t able
they recommend an agent. It’s to take on any addition sellers
better to go with an agent that at the moment, they might be able
comes with a personal to refer you to a fellow agent
recommendation than choosing one that knows the area and can help
blindly. You should also ask your you get the best price for your
neighbor if they know anyone, home.
especially if your neighbors are
new to the area. Asking around Step 3 – Choose a Reputable Real
Estate Office real estate offices in your area.
Write down the names and contact
Real estate agents work out of information of some of the better
real estate offices. They work agents you meet. Then, sit down
with the office as independent and choose 3 or 4 agents you like
contractors to help sell homes. and start analyzing. Think about
When choosing a real estate which one will get you the best
agent, be sure to stick with the price for your home and, most
larger offices. A no-name office importantly, work with and help
doesn’t have the resources you throughout the entire
necessary to sell your home fast process. Some agents can get
and for the best price. The top-dollar for your home but are
bigger, more established real very difficult to work with on
estate offices often have a other areas of the deal (i.e.
network of agents and other real completing paperwork, escrow,
estate professionals that can etc.). If you can’t decide on an
serve you and your specific agent, call you top choices and
selling needs. set up an interview. Have them
bring their resume and proof that
Step 4 – Take Names and Ask they’re a licensed real estate
Questions agent. Most agents will be
willing to sit down with you and
The bottom line is you’re the give you their sales pitch. If
customer when you’re selling your they aren’t, then it’s obvious
home. You choose the real estate they aren’t willing to dedicate
agent, they don’t choose you. So, themselves to helping you with
don’t go with the first agent you selling your home.
find. Shop around. Ask your
neighbors for references, go to Selling your home is a big event.
open houses, and visit the larger The home selling process is a
large undertaking that requires it alone. Use the steps above and
the expertise of a real estate find a reputable, reliable, and
agent. So if you’re thinking helpful real estate agent.
about selling your home, don’t go
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Brad Stroh is currently co-CEO of Freedom Financial Network and Bills.com. If you would like more of Brad’s articles, please visit the Bills.com information on Mortgages.
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