If you are thinking of selling your home, your options are virtually limitless. There are many companies that claim they take your work away so you can easily do it yourself, but how easy is it really?

Most of these companies will charge the home seller a fairly high fee by offering them an internet advertisement on the company’s FSBO site, a for sale sign on the lawn that shows the owner’s home phone number, and if you’re in luck, maybe one or two ads in a local. paper. But unfortunately, that’s where their service ends. You will still have to take your time organizing visits and screenings (if you get any interested parties), you will have to meet potential buyers face-to-face, which will limit your bargaining power, you will still have to involve an attorney, and because you will involve them. Earlier in the game (if you are smart) you will pay additional fees, and if buyers experience problems in the middle of the deal, do you have access to a variety of professionals and specialists to help close the deal? Did you know that the local hardware store only charges about $ 5.00 for a for sale sign and you can advertise online for free? If you think you have what it takes to sell your home on your own, why the heck would you consider paying a business hundreds of dollars for a sign and a couple of advertisements?

We have a saying in real estate; “You cannot save the same commission twice.” Right now there is a smear advertising campaign against us “Joe Blow Real Estate Agents” that claims that you can pay yourself. In this age of the educated home buyer, do you really think they’ll let you claim the “thousands of dollars” you’re saving by not using a real estate agent, or do you think they’re going to want your fair share of those savings? Right from the start, you’re exposing yourself to the proverbial lowball deal, because shoppers will know you’re not paying for “Joe Blow.”

A real estate agent, early on, will educate you on current market trends and a realistic price review of your property’s value. One of the surest ways to get the most out of your home sale is to price it right, right from the start. You can pay a property appraiser a few hundred dollars for this, or you can hire the services of a real estate agent, who in most cases, will not charge you if you list with them.

Your agent will also handle all calls and arrange all visits to your home. They know the questions to ask to help you qualify potential buyers, limiting attention, and tire kickers. They will tell you to take the afternoon off, while dealing with buyers, knowing that your time is valuable and appreciating that you have a life.

Your agent will handle the negotiations on your behalf, ensuring that the purchase offers are in writing, that the terms of the agreements are met, and if problems arise in the middle of your deal, your agent will have access to professionals and specialists who can keep your deal together. Your attorney, on the other hand, makes more money when you are fighting and is paid by the hour. At this point in the game, your real estate agent hasn’t cost you a penny.

Your agent will stay with you after the deal is signed. They will help you prepare for closing day and will not charge you any additional fees for the sold sign they have installed on your property. If buyers choose to back out now, your agent is on your side to keep the deal in place. If shoppers walk for good reason, all of this still hasn’t cost you a penny.

Your agent will handle all the advertising and development of your property’s website. They will take care of all potential buyers, they will provide you with solid purchase and sale agreements, all the necessary forms that you require, and they will be able to refer you to all the specialists and professional services that you require. will require to close your deal. Perhaps one of the main reasons you really want to consider working with a real estate agent is also the best … you will only pay your real estate agent if you sell your property.

The real estate commission is only paid after the successful closing of a property, deducted from the proceeds of the sale, and paid directly to your attorney. You don’t even have to write the check. The industry is evolving and there are agents who will provide fees for service contracts. As a home seller, perhaps the most invaluable advice I can offer is … From property to agents, to real estate, you really do get what you pay for. Ask “Joe Blow”.