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October
14
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5 Reasons To Use a Realtor
With home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, or For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Keeping Current Matters provides the top five crucial reasons why that may not be such a good idea. Check them out!
- Exposure to prospective buyers
- Most real estate agents have an internet strategy to promote the sale of your home. They also have connections to potential buyers through other agents.
- In our region, ruhlhomes.com is consistently the top website visited over all other regional websites. This means your listing will be viewed by the most people in the region.
- Results come from the internet
- 44% of buyers found their home on the internet
- 33% from a Real Estate Agent
- 9% from a yard sign
- 1% from newspapers
- There are too many people to negotiate with
- Here is a list of some of the people with whom you must be prepared to negotiate if you decide to FSBO:
- The buyer who wants the best deal possible
- The buyer's agent who solely represent the best interest of the buyer
- The buyer's attorney (in some parts of the country)
- The home inspection companies, which work for the buyer
- The appraiser if there is a question of value
- Here is a list of some of the people with whom you must be prepared to negotiate if you decide to FSBO:
- FSBOing has become more and more difficult
- The paperwork involved in selling and buying a home has increased dramatically. Without a professional guiding you through the mountains of information in each packet, it may be hard to figure out the right decisions.
- You net more money when using an agent
- Many homeowners believe that they will save the real estate commission by selling on their own. The main reason buyers will look at your FSBO is because they also believe they can save the real estate agent's commission, but the seller of a FSBO (you) and the buyer can't both save the same dollar.
The percentage of people FSBOing has dropped from 19% to 8% over the last 20+ years. If you're thinking of selling, talk with a Ruhl&Ruhl Realtor! Visit our website at ruhlhomes.com/agents or call us at 866.441.1776!
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