Selling Real Estate is NOT Rocket Science!!

It IS dealing with people in perhaps the most important decision of their lives – buying or selling a home.

Emotions can sometimes reach a fever pitch during a real estate transaction. If you are selling your home without the aid of a REALTOR® can you control your emotions when the buyers are losing control if theirs? Consult a REALTOR®. They are trained not to get emotionally involved. They are there to help you maintain the proper perspective necessary to accomplish your goal – the sale of your house for a reasonable price in a reasonable length of time.

According to a 2002 survey from the National Association of Realtors, only 13 percent of consumers today sell their homes without the service of a real estate professional. The majority of those who decide to "go it alone" report misgivings about doing so again. Among the major problems cited are understanding and performing the paperwork, getting the right price, helping the buyer obtain financing and attracting potential buyers. 

Are you able to sell your house with out a REALTOR®? MAYBE
IF YOU CAN: 

• Be objective in determining market value

• Understand the housing market and financing terms

• Consistently advertise to a wide range of buyers

• Be available for showings at the buyers convenience

• Understand & complete the consumer-mandated seller's disclosures, environmental and structural reports, and other legal documents required for a home transfer

• Handle rejection when buyers purchase another home after seeing yours several times

• Properly execute a purchase agreement that protects the rights of all parties involved

• Feel good about the transaction after title transfer

During a typical sale of a home today, completing the transaction involves more than 20 steps. So it is easy to understand how the process can become overwhelming and time consuming. If you are not comfortable with any of the above items, Consult a REALTOR®. They have the tools to do all of the above and more.

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