EXIT Realty Premier Blog
Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House
April 4, 2023
For SellersHousing Market UpdatesSelling MythsWondering if you should sell your house this year? As you make your decision, think about what’s motivating you to consider moving. A recent survey from realtor.com asked why homeowners are thinking about selling their houses this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below):
Let’s break those reasons down and explore how they might resonate with you.
1. I Want To Take Advantage...
Don’t Tackle Selling Your Home on Your Own – an Agent Can Help If you’re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers’ market like today’s, it can be tempting to list your house on your own – known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). But the truth is, a real estate professional can save you time and money by managing every step of the process, from pricing your home to reviewing documents and handling negotiations. Before...
Here are four reasons to be wary of FSBO:
1. Results Come from the Internet
Where did buyers find the home they actually purchased?
- 50% on the internet
- 28% from a Real Estate Agent
- 7% from a yard sign
- 1% from newspapers
The days of selling your house by just putting up a sign and putting it in the paper are long gone. Having a strong internet strategy is crucial.
2. There Are Too Many People to Negotiate With
Here is a list of some of the people with whom you must be prepared t...
5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional Before Entering the Market! "People get sucked into believing that an agent is not needed and then end up costing themselves a lot of money and even putting themselves in legal danger. In any important life decision, you should utilize the experts. Real estate is no different," says Benny Diasparra.
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, ma...
Selling your own home can sound enticing, very enticing if all you are thinking about is not paying an agent's fee. Did you know handling your home's sale (FSBO) can lead to disastrous results? Here are a some dangers.
8 reasons to sell your home with an agent By Amy Fontinelle
The “For sale by owner” (FSBO) method seems a great way to save thousands of dollars when you sell your home.
After all, the standard real-estate agent's commission is 6% – that's $15,000 on a $2...
