Why Sellers Should Use A Realtor
Kathy Riggs February 14th, 2010
It’s mid winter and if you, like me, are tired of Winter 2010 you may be counting the days until spring. REALTORS count the days until spring because spring through early summer is the prime selling season. And if you are thinking of selling your home, don’t yield to the temptation to place a “For Sale by Owner” sign in your yard. Think you will be saving the commission – think again. Most FSBO (fizbos, as we call them) will end up listing with a REALTOR and often after numerous price reductions.
With all of the rules and regulations affecting the real estate industry, going FSBO opens a scary door. Let me share just a few of the reasons why a seller should use a REALTOR.
First, you must be aware that not all real estate brokers and salesmen are REALTORS.
The term REALTOR is a trade name and indicates an agent is a member of the National Association of REALTORS and as such much subscribe to a code of ethics. Among the most important is honesty and putting the client’s needs before the agent.
As members of local, state and national associations, REALTORS have access to information about market trends and regulation changes that will affect the sale of your property. A REALTOR’S access to this information is essential in determining a list price. REALTORS can give you an objective evaluation of your property and alert you to problems that might delay closing.
REALTORS know when and where to advertise your property. Also, your REALTOR networks with other REALTORS and will share information about your property with them. Your REALTOR can be showing your home while you are at work. Your REALTOR will help you negotiate, which keeps everything at an arm’s length transaction and facilitates a stress-free transaction from contract to closing.
on the lighter side…
Real Estate Lingo Definitions: “Needs some TLC” Translation: You will need enough cash after closing to make it habitable.
SHAMELESS PLUGS
If you have 150-200 acres of farmland I have a buyer. Call me at 252-939-2432 or email me at kriggs@kathyriggs.com for more information
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