Selling Your Home? Realtor vs. FSBO

Infographic on the advantages of listing your home with a real estate agent verses FSBO marketing.

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Are you thinking of going for sale by owner (FSBO) to save commissions on the sale of your house? Well, think again. Yes, you can save 4 to 6% in Realtor's commission, but are you ready to sell at a price that is on average 15% below what a Realtor can get you? Sobering, isn't it?!!

Here's what a listing agent can bring to the table and make a real difference.

Up-todate knowledge of the marketplace.
- Information on neighborhood home prices.
- Real estate market trends.
- On-going information on competing listings.

Marketing resources that an online FSBO site cannot match.
- The ability to list on the local MLS.
- Professional marketing material.
- Marketing language that could attract more buyers.
- Photography that will attract more attention.
- Connection with other professionals with buyers.
- Listing syndication for greater exposure.

Experience and knowledge in negotiating a sale.
- Your Realtor can size up a buyer better than you can.
- Familiarity with the paperwork.
- Acting as a buffer in negotiations.
- Keeping emotions from faring.
- Providing advice on a negotiating strategy.

Saves You Time and Headaches.
- Will sell your home on average twenty days faster.
- Screens visitors to avoid "tire kickers".
- Will deal with enquiries and provide information.
- Prepare professional marketing materials.
- Ensures proper documentation.
- Troubleshooting problems that frequently arise during a sale.

So, what are you waiting for? Call your Realtor today!!