Why you should always hire a real estate agent to sell your home

Rebecca Hidalgo, CEO/designated broker of Integrity All Stars Realty.

Courtesy of Integrity All Stars Realty

Selling a home is a massive event in anyone’s life. Financially and emotionally, it can take a toll. While it may be tempting to save money by selling your house yourself, working with a professional is usually the best way to get top dollar for your property. Here are three reasons you should always hire a real estate agent to sell your home instead of taking on the task yourself.

Marketing expertise

One of the most critical areas in selling a home is pricing it at the correct price at the beginning of the process. Real estate agents use data comprised from homes in the area along with current market trending prices to help determine the most accurate and competitive price possible for your home. If you are selling your home yourself, pricing too high may cause your home to sit on the market for a longer period than necessary. Pricing your home too low of a price could cost you a lot of money. This is just one instance of why you should always speak with and hire a real estate agent to sell your home.

Getting exposure

Many people looking for homes in today’s market are doing so online. Having a real estate agent makes sure that your home is presented in the best light. Professional photography and expert staging will highlight your home’s best features, ensuring it stands out and attracts buyers in your area. Taking the steps to show off your home will show future buyers the importance of the space and why they may want to buy the home.

Importance of hiring a real estate agent

Real estate agents know how to market your home. They have the tools that most homeowners do not possess as personal sellers to make sure the home reaches the greatest number of buyers. This includes the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). The MLS allows other real estate agents to see that your home is for sale and reach out to potential buyers. Selling your home yourself does not allow this to happen. Agents, with these extra tools in their pockets, leverage multiple markets like social media platforms, online marketing and even open houses to make sure your home gets in front of as many people as possible. If you have questions when selling your home, always consult a professional real estate agent for accurate guidance.

Legal and negotiation skills

When the offers for your home start coming in it is critical that you have a person certified to understand the situation and help you navigate these offers and costs. A professional real estate agent will be able to handle the offers you receive and any counteroffers you may want to lay out. Your real estate agent will also help you navigate the legal side of these transactions, including all necessary contractual forms, disclosures, or when it comes down to meeting deadlines. Having a professional real estate agent by your side will provide valuable guidance throughout the entire home-selling process.

Hiring a real estate agent isn’t just about convenience or hiring someone who can market your home, it is about maximizing the return on your investment, protecting the cost of the home and reducing stress during the selling process. The knowledge real estate agents provide with marketing, guidance and legal issues makes them a powerful friend to have during the process of selling your home. Always contact multiple agents to find the right one that fits your needs.

Integrity All Stars Realty, https://www.integrityallstars.com/, is a real estate firm in Chandler. Hidalgo has over 30 years of experience helping Valley residents buy and sell homes.