Moving is never an easy process, just ask anyone who has moved recently and they will tell you that for sure. There are so many factors involved in a move. One question many people ask themselves is whether or not they actually need to utilize the services of a licensed Realtor in order to sell their home. This is a valid question and one that needs to be considered wisely before a decision is made. Realtors offer real advantages in the home listing/buying process but if you can navigate the circumstances surrounding the sale of your home, you could make out quite well without using a selling agent. So, how do you know if you are ready to go it alone? Read below for some things to think about.
Those who sell their homes FSBO (for sale by owner) can avoid the commission that Realtors make off the sale of homes, but may soon realize why that commission is made. Selling a home, no matter how experienced you are, is hard work. Before you decide to list your home on your own, be sure that you are familiar with the real estate laws of your state. You do not want to get in over your head by not knowing what is expected of sellers. There are real estate agents who may be willing to work with you before you list your home FSBO by helping you figure out how much your home is worth and so on. If you have questions, it may be a good idea to seek the advice of someone familiar with the process.
One mistake homeowners make when listing their homes is overvaluing or undervaluing their property. It pays to do precise market research to determine the true worth of your home before you put out a listing price that does not reflect current market trends. You can look at recently sold comparable homes in your area for a better idea of what to charge, but be prepared to let your expectations go. Your home will not sell if it is overpriced and you could get taken advantage of if you devalue your home.
You also need to be prepared to work with the agent of the family purchasing your home. You may not be paying commission to a listing agent anymore but the responsibility of paying closing costs and commissions to agents on both sides of the equation usually falls upon the seller. Are you ready to work with the buying agent to ensure that your home is sold quickly relatively pain free? If not, FSBO may not be the best option for you.
Finally, are you ready to take on the responsibility of marketing your home in an effective way? One advantage to having a listing agent is that they do all of this for you. Real estate has changed significantly over the past several years and so has the way homes are bought and sold. Are your ready to take stellar pictures, create moving slideshows, and distribute content to a wide variety of online sources to put your home in front of willing buyers?
Selling a home can be a daunting process but packing up your belongings does not have to cause you any strife. When you are ready to move in Melbourne, FL call A Mother’s Touch Movers and let us get the job done for you. We make things easy by taking all of the guesswork out of your move.
