Selling your Vancouver home is an important task. There are several reasons to work with a real estate agent when selling your Vancouver home. I’m confident every seller prefers a smooth transaction and surely no court battles or costly legal fees. What could possibly go wrong and how could a deal go sideways? It’s just real estate after all, people sell things all the time. This article will present the top 5 reasons to work with a real estate agent when selling your Vancouver home.
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1. KnowledgeReal estate agents possess knowledge and experience that benefits you. As you begin the process of selling your home you want to have an expert that can guide you through the process. A real estate agent has access to a variety of stats about recent home sales in your neighborhood, which will allow you to price your home accordingly. Along with this agents can access the local MLS. Your home will be included in the MLS, so agents helping home buyers can be shown the various details.2. TrainingReal estate agents are trained in the many legalities of selling a home. Selling your home is very possibly one of the largest transactions you’ll make, so make sure you don’t miss a step in the process. During the selling process there is plenty of paperwork that needs to be completed. A real estate professional ensures selling your home will go smoothly and will also be able to alert you should problems arise in which you need to consult with a lawyer.3. ConnectionsReal estate agents are able to network and coordinate showings. Putting your home for sale cannot become your full time job–it will be difficult to get home from work for showings, make flyers, etc. A real estate agent becomes your marketing specialist and will be able to run open houses, set up showings, and other marketing activities to get your house seen by interested buyers. Agents are connected to other agents, so are able to network and promote discussion that help you get a timely sale.4. NeutralReal estate agents assist with pricing matters, negotiations, inspections, due diligence, local knowledge and more. While you may think it would be easier to not have the middle person, be prepared. An agent acting as a neutral party in the process prevents any disagreements that could result in a deal being pulled from the table. Once you are under contract the agent will have many recommendations to assist with any final details to get you to the closing table.5. ExperienceWorking with a real estate agent provides direct access to local expertise, contractual matters, and lessons gained through education and experience. This WILL save you money in unnecessary delays, easily avoidable mistakes, and contract specifics. A great thing about learning from another persons mistakes is it doesn’t become your mistake. Mistakes in this business are very costly, experience is like an insurance policy that you have working on your side; an experienced real estate agent protecting you every step of the way.
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