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The value of working with a
REALTOR®
when selling your home
Selling your home is a complex and stressful
undertaking; Getting an expert to help will save you
time, money, and aggravation.
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The
Advantages of working with a REALTOR® are:
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- Looking out for your best interests:
By
asking a REALTOR® to act on your behalf during
the sale of your home, you create an Agency
Relationship and become the REALTOR®'s client.
REALTORS® always owe their clients full fiduciary
duties, such as loyalty, obedience,
confidentiality, accountability, duty of care,
and full disclosure of all pertinent facts.
- Getting the best price:
Professional
marketing means top dollar and a faster sale.
REALTORS® spend a lot of time and energy making
sure they know their local market inside and
out. They know the current market value of
properties in your area and are your best
resource for determining and getting the best
and highest price possible. All REALTORS® have
access to all of their agency's resources and
marketing skills, ensuring that all potential
buyers are quickly made aware of your home.
Showcase your home in the best possible light:
- "First impressions count!"
As unfair as
it might be to your home, after only fifteen
seconds most buyers have already developed a
perception of your property that will color
their feelings during the rest of the showing
and perhaps dramatically affect how they
perceive the value of the property. REALTORS® can
offer a great deal of information and advice on
how to significantly increase your chances of
obtaining the highest and best price for your
home.
- Dealing only with qualified buyers:
REALTORS® have access to pre-screened and
pre-qualified buyers who are really serious
about buying in your neighborhood. They work
full-time making these connections and are
literally the best source of potential
purchasers.
- Negotiation expertise:
REALTORS® do many
things, but one of their most important
functions is to negotiate on behalf of their
clients. When you sell your house, you want the
best price in a reasonable amount of time. Your
REALTOR®'s job is to facilitate this by drawing
up legally binding contracts, assisting in
negotiating any offers, offering advice and
perspective, and if needed, acting as a mediator
during any potential disputes between you and
the purchaser.
- Professional experience:
A REALTOR® brings
to the table all of his or her knowledge,
training and negotiation skills, and will
explain exactly what you can expect from the
buying/selling process. He or she will be able
to explain your rights and obligations, help
organize and strategize, and even discuss
financing options.
All REALTORS® are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). This organization
requires all of its members to adhere to a
strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Business
Practice. The Code and Standards are very
important because they assure that all REALTORS®
offer the highest level of service, honesty and
integrity possible. All REALTORS® are subject to
constant professional monitoring that keeps them
directly accountable to the individual consumers
they serve. NAR also ensures that all of its
members are knowledgeable and highly trained in
order to better serve the public and offers
ongoing education courses so that REALTORS®
continue to meet the highest professional
standards in an ever-changing industry.
- Access to Multiple Listing Services:
REALTORS® have exclusive access to the Multiple
Listing Service (MLS). The MLS system is one of
the most effective marketing tools available,
giving all REALTORS® nation-wide access to your
property.
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