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Today, we explain how a real estate professional can net homeowners more money than if they try to sell without the help of an agent.
Across the nation, national averages show that agents sell homes for 8-10% more than homes sold by their owner. A lot of people ask how this is true; after all, don't homes appraise for a certain amount of money? The final sale price is more flexible than most homeowners imagine. For example, the founder and CEO of ForSaleByOwner.com recently tried to sell a two-bedroom apartment in New York, but it sat on the market for six months. After caving in and hiring an agent, he was able to sell the home for $150K more than he was originally asking for and sold it in only 30 days.
A huge factor in getting homes sold is marketing. In the example listed above, the agent used his marketing expertise to create demand for the property. Sure, the homeowner had to pay the agent over $70,000, but he still ended up netting more money because of the price it sold for!
Don't take my word that you're better off working with an agent; just listen to two experts in the field of wealth building. Dave Ramsey, author of The Total Money Makeover, and Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, both agree that it is a better financial decision to list with an agent than to try to sell the home yourself. Because your home is such a huge wealth asset, it's best to utilize the expertise of a professional than to do it yourself.
If you really want to get great results when using an agent, you need to work with a great agent. Part-time agents and agents who don't market themselves well should be avoided at all costs. Our team, on the other hand, is a full-service team that will get you results. If you are curious about that claim, give us a call or shoot us a quick email and we'll send you over our resume. We think you'll like what you see!
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