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Get top price for your home's real estate listing
So you've come to the realization that you've outgrown your home and need to move on. Or, maybe it's time to downsize now that the kids are out of the house. Either way, the next step after making this hard decision is to find the right real estate agent to help.
To find top real estate agents, it's important to meet with several to find the one who will work best with you. When interviewing real estate agents, here are just a few of the questions you should ask:
- How long have you been in business?
- Do you have references? (Be sure to follow up with these.)
- What is your marketing strategy for listing my home?
- How much advance review time and explanation will you give me with important documentation during the process? (This is important so you know what you're signing.)
- What are your fees?
Some sellers choose to go it alone and manage the home-selling process. However, most homeowners still retain the services of a real estate agent to iron out the details. Here are three benefits to working with a skilled real estate agent:
Expert consulting. An experienced agent will give you good ideas on how to ready your home for sale, from home staging tips inside to advice on enhancing curb appeal. He or she will have an understanding of comparable homes in your neighborhood and can help you prioritize home improvements to get the most return on your investment. A good real estate agent will also have a solid plan of attack on how to market your home so that it stands out in real estate listings.
Negotiating. When a bid comes in, you want a fierce negotiator to go to bat. An agent with a proven record and good references will make sure you get top price for your listing.
Navigating paperwork. A real estate transaction can have dozens upon dozens of details. A reputable real estate agent will walk you through this maze of documents and make sure you know what you're signing.
