{"id":7600,"date":"2021-09-29T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T10:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/dont-tackle-selling-your-home-on-your-own-an-agent-can-help\/"},"modified":"2021-09-29T10:00:43","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T10:00:43","slug":"dont-tackle-selling-your-home-on-your-own-an-agent-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/dont-tackle-selling-your-home-on-your-own-an-agent-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Tackle Selling Your Home on Your Own \u2013 an Agent Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/files.simplifyingthemarket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/28104350\/20210929-KCM-Share-549x300.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"v=Don\u2019t Tackle Your Home Sale Alone \u2013 an Agent Can Help | Simplifying The Market\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/files.simplifyingthemarket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/28104350\/20210929-KCM-Share-549x300.jpg 549w, https:\/\/files.simplifyingthemarket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/28104350\/20210929-KCM-Share.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\"><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2021\/08\/17\/what-does-being-in-a-sellers-market-mean\/\">sellers\u2019 market<\/a> like today\u2019s, it can be tempting to list your house <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2021\/04\/06\/dont-sell-on-your-own-just-because-its-a-sellers-market\/\">on your own<\/a> \u2013 known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). But the truth is, a real estate professional can save you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2021\/05\/14\/when-it-comes-to-selling-a-house-your-time-is-money-infographic\/\">time and money<\/a> by managing every step of the process, from pricing your home to reviewing documents and handling negotiations.<span id=\"more-45227\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Before you decide to sell your house on your own, here are five reasons why working with an agent is your best bet to maximize the sale of your home.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. First impressions are everything \u2013 and an agent knows how to make a great one.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2021\/08\/27\/your-checklist-to-get-ready-to-sell-infographic\/\">Prepping a house<\/a> for sale requires a significant amount of time and effort, even though it may seem simple at first glance. Doing it <em>right <\/em>so it stands out takes expertise and an understanding of what buyers are looking for. An agent considers things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Should you take down any personal art or pictures?<\/li>\n<li>How much landscaping should you invest in to boost your house\u2019s curb appeal?<\/li>\n<li>What wall colors are most appealing to buyers?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An expert real estate advisor relies on their experience to answer these questions and more so you don\u2019t invest in the wrong things<strong>. Your time and money are important \u2013 you shouldn\u2019t waste either.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Agents have tools to maximize the number of views your home gets.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Put plainly, the more buyers that view your house, the better your return will be. In our current market, homes are receiving 3.8 offers on average per sale, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2021-08-realtors-conference-index-09-22-2021_0.pdf\">recent data<\/a> from the <em>National Association of Realtors<\/em> (NAR). While that\u2019s promising for the sale of your home, it\u2019s important to understand your agent\u2019s role in bringing buyers in.<\/p>\n<p>Agents have multiple tools at their disposal \u2013 from social media to agency resources \u2013 to ensure your home is viewed by more prospective buyers. Leveraging the tools available to your agent and your agent\u2019s expertise may help boost your sale price as well.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. An agent won\u2019t miss anything in the fine print.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Your agent can also save you time by taking any guesswork out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2021\/06\/14\/the-right-expert-will-guide-you-through-this-unprecedented-market\/\">navigating<\/a> the required documentation. Today, more disclosures and regulations are mandatory, meaning the number of legal documents you need to juggle is growing.<\/p>\n<p>Because there\u2019s so much to take care of, it can be hard to truly understand all of the requirements and the fine print. That\u2019s where an expert advisor can truly shine. They\u2019ve been through the process before and can be your guide to avoid any costly missteps.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>4. Expert advisors know the market and how to price your home.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Another way your agent maximizes the sale of your home is by making sure it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2021\/09\/03\/your-agent-is-key-when-pricing-your-house-infographic\/\">priced right<\/a>. Real estate professionals have the experience to compare your house to recently sold homes in your area. They also understand the market at large and can factor in any upgrades you\u2019ve completed to your home. Combining these factors is the key to making sure your home is priced to move quickly \u2013 <strong>and at a competitive price.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you FSBO, you\u2019re operating without this expertise. Even with your own research, you may not find the most up-to-date information and could risk setting a price that\u2019s inaccurate or unrealistic. If you price your house too high, you could turn buyers away before they\u2019re even in the front door. This could also cause problems when it\u2019s time for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2021\/08\/31\/what-buyers-and-sellers-need-to-know-about-the-appraisal-gap\/\">appraisal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>5. Your agent will be an expert negotiator. <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In addition to their experience navigating sales, real estate professionals understand how to negotiate every aspect of a deal. They also know all the parties that will be involved with the sale, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The buyer<\/strong>, who wants the best deal possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The buyer\u2019s agent<\/strong>, who will use their expertise to advocate for the buyer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The inspection company<\/strong>, which works for the buyer and will almost always find concerns with the house.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The appraiser<\/strong>, who assesses the property\u2019s value to protect the lender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An agent relies on their experience and training to make the right moves during the negotiation. They\u2019ll know what levers to pull, how to address each individual\u2019s concerns, and when you may want to get a second opinion. <strong>Selling your house as a FSBO means you\u2019ll need to be prepared to have these conversations on your own.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Selling a house takes time, effort, and expertise \u2013 don\u2019t go at it alone. Let\u2019s connect to make sure you have an expert on your side to make the most of your sale<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wpematico_credit\"><small>Powered by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpematico.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers\u2019 market like today\u2019s, it can be tempting to list your house on your own \u2013 known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). 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