You have decided to sell your Satellite Beach FL real estate. Whether it is because of a job transfer, wanting to upgrade, or no longer being able to afford the payments the process can seem very over whelming. One thing that can make the process easier is having a great listing agent. A listing agent who works hard, that you trust, and communicate well with can ease a lot of the stress that comes from selling your home.
What A Good Listing Agent Should Do For You
The first thing your listing agent should help you do is figure out what fair market value for your home is. They should find comparable properties that are active, under contract, and sold. You need to be able to see what homes like yours are selling for, and what the current competition is. Then they will run a comparative market analysis on your home. This will come up with the actual price range your home should be in.
Next your agent should be easy to communicate with and easy to get a hold of. You should feel comfortable telling your agent if you are unhappy, and they should be willing to fix the issue. Also, they should give you regular updates on the progress of the sale of your home. They should inform you what is going on in the market, and what new competition is available to buyers every week.
Your listing agent should have a detailed outline of how they are going to market your home. The commission you are paying them can be a lot of money. What kind of service are you getting for that money? Are they going to o any open houses or print advertising? What about internet presence, and flyers and in home brochures? These are all things you need to know before you decide on an agent. Then you will know what to expect from them upfront, and if you are disappointed in the level of services you are getting you can remind them of your agreement.
The listing agent you choose should be readily available to show your home. You want them to be easily accessible to potential buyers, or at least have a team of agents who are able to show your home at any time. They should also be able to give you some helpful tips on how to get your home ready for showings; whether that is cleaning up a little, de-cluttering, or hiring a professional stager.
Once your home is listed the waiting game begins. You will need to be prepared to have buyers and other agents walking through your house. Your listing agent should be getting you prompt feedback after showings. This feedback is vital to marketing your property and finally getting it sold. This feedback will let you know what potential buyers think about the condition, price, and location of your home. Then you will be able to make adjustments accordingly to get your home sold in the fastest time possible and for the best price the market will allow.
This guest blog was provided by Mitch Ribak who specializes in helping sellers sell Titusville real estate and other areas in Florida including Viera real estate.
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It’s interesting to see the methodology in different markets. In our market, listing agents don’t show homes, unless we’re talking about our extreme high-end.
Also, it’s a little sad that we have to identify that a listing agent has to be easy to get a hold of. I completely agree with you, but it’s sad that it has to be a ‘feature’ of a listing agent.
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