This blog is for anyone thinking of selling their home by themselves. Now, of course, I am mildly biased towards this topic. Not just because I’m confident in my abilities but also because I care about your well-being. Selling a home is an extremely detailed and stressful experience with help, let alone without it! Here are my top 5 reasons why you should get a team of experts to optimize your selling experience.

Reason One – Timing

Selling a home takes a lot of energy! That’s why people can make a professional from it. If you and your spouse both work full time, I can guarantee you that you won’t be able to keep up with the demand that selling brings. From listing the home – to marketing – to managing open houses and showings – you will want to pass that job on to a qualified professional.

Reason Two – Networking

As a seller, your network is limited. As a professional real estate agent, my reach is extensive. I already have a fantastic list of people looking for a home just like yours. Plus, real estate agents typically attend networking and community events regularly and have lots of local knowledge of the industry.

Reason Three – Pricing

An experienced real estate agent will have various research tools at their fingertips to determine the value of your home. They take out the guessing and the risk of under or over-pricing. Instead, they make sure your house is perfectly priced for your area.

Reason Four – Staging

As a seller, you must prioritize your time where it’s needed most. Staging and Renos is your best area of focus. How your home presents itself is ultimately up to you. You want every prospect buyer to have a lovely time walking through your home. Fix up the cracks, paint, declutter, add a few lovely pillows and viola! Don’t give away the time you need to stage/fix/declutter to other roles you can easily hire out to (AKA Real Estate Agent)

Reason Five – Negotiating

Most of us aren’t professionals in negotiation. We don’t have the skills to know when to push and when to hold. Going into conversations that require these skills is dangerous if you don’t know how to navigate them. You want to ensure you get the best price and cover yourself from any liabilities.

I think the theme here is strong. Hiring a Real Estate professional ensures you are cared for, frees up your time, and allows maximum results. When you’re ready to make that step, I’m always here to help.

-Bre