{"id":173,"date":"2024-12-11T16:53:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T22:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/?p=173"},"modified":"2024-12-11T16:53:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T22:53:02","slug":"why-more-sellers-are-hiring-real-estate-agents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/?p=173","title":{"rendered":"Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Putting your house for sale on your own \u2013 often called \u201cFor Sale by Owner\u201d or FSBO \u2013 might be on your mind. But you should know that it gets complicated very quickly, especially in today\u2019s complex market.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why\u00a0<\/strong>data<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows a\u00a0<\/strong>record low<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0number are going the route of selling on their own.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instead, more and more homeowners are choosing to work with a real estate agent (see graph below<\/em>):<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>And here\u2019s why partnering with an expert is the go-to choice. Selling your home is a big deal, and while FSBO might seem like a way to save time or money, it comes with a lot of responsibilities.<\/p>\n

The selling process requires setting the right price, navigating a growing amount of legal paperwork, and creating a solid strategy to attract buyers. And going it alone often means taking on more than you bargained for.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at two big reasons why working with a pro can make all the difference.<\/p>\n

1. Getting the Price Right<\/strong><\/h4>\n

One of the biggest hurdles when selling a house on your own is figuring out the right price.\u00a0It\u2019s not as simple as picking a number that sounds good \u2013 you need to hit the bullseye.<\/strong>\u00a0Price your home too high, and buyers may overlook your listing. Price it too low, and you could leave money on the table or even raise red flags about the condition of your home.<\/p>\n

Real estate agents are experts in finding the right price for today\u2019s market trends. As\u00a0Zillow<\/em>\u00a0explains:<\/p>\n

\u201cAgents are pros when it comes to pricing properties and have their finger on the pulse of your local market. They understand current buying trends and can provide insight into how your home compares to others for sale nearby.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

With their knowledge of the local market, buyer behavior, and what homes like yours are selling for, an agent will help you make sure you set a price that\u2019s competitive and that\u2019ll draw in buyers. And it\u2019s that perfectly strategic price that\u2019ll set the stage for selling at top dollar.<\/p>\n

2. Understanding and Managing the Paperwork<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Another part of the process is dealing with a growing stack of paperwork, from disclosure forms to contracts. Each document needs to be completed accurately, and there are legal requirements to follow that can feel overwhelming if you\u2019re not familiar with them.<\/p>\n

This is another area where an agent\u2019s expertise really shines. They\u2019ve handled these documents countless times and know exactly what\u2019s needed to keep everything on track. Your agent will guide you through the paperwork step by step, making sure it\u2019s done right the first time and you understand what you\u2019re signing. With their help, you can avoid unnecessary stress and mistakes that can lead to delays, legal complications, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bottom Line<\/h3>\n

Selling your house is a big decision, and having a trusted real estate agent on your side can make all the difference.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s connect so you have a pro to help with everything from pricing your home to managing the details. That way we can take the guesswork out of the process and help you sell with confidence.<\/p>\n

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Twila Bertrand, Realtor<\/strong><\/p>\n

CENTURY 21 Cota Realty<\/strong><\/p>\n

1306 N Medford Drive, Lufkin Tx 75901<\/p>\n

Helping Buyers and Sellers with real estate sales in Lufkin, Huntington, Nacogdoches, and all over East Texas since 2012!<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/profile\/Twila%20Bertrand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents Monday December 9th, 2024\u00a0For Sellers,\u00a0For Sale by Owner,\u00a0Agent Value,\u00a0Selling Tips Putting your house for sale on your own \u2013 often called \u201cFor Sale by Owner\u201d or FSBO \u2013 might be on your mind. But you should know that it gets complicated very quickly, especially in today\u2019s complex […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":194391,"featured_media":174,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[31,55,43,21,15,41,46],"class_list":["post-173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-real-estate","tag-buying-facts","tag-expert-advice","tag-homes-for-sale","tag-real-estate-agent","tag-realtor","tag-savvy-investment","tag-trust-the-pros"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/194391"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=173"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":176,"href":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173\/revisions\/176"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}