Some Services Your Real Estate Agent May Offer When You Sell Your House

When you put your home on the market, you may debate about selling it yourself or using a real estate agent. Listing your home with an agent is usually the best choice since you'll get an MLS listing and more exposure for your home. Plus, an agent works hard to help sell your house, which takes some of the stress off you. Here are some of the services a real estate agent may offer to get your home sold fast.

Take Photographs And Videos

Photographs of your home are very important for potential buyers. They'll want to see pictures of the kitchen, yard, bathrooms, and other important areas of the property. Seeing lots of pictures can weed out buyers that may not be that interested in your home and it can generate interest in buyers looking for features your home has. A real estate agent can take quality pictures and videos or hire someone who can, so your home is portrayed in the best light possible when shoppers view it online.

Hold Open Houses

Many real estate agents spend their weekends at open houses. This is a great way to get exposure for your home since a lot of buyers attend open houses to get an idea of what kind of real estate is on the market. An open house should ideally be held soon after your home goes up for sale since you might get an offer based on someone viewing the home during the open house.

Stage Your Home

If you move out before your home goes up for sale, the house will probably be empty except possibly the major appliances. While a clutter-free home is more appealing to potential buyers than one filled with furniture and personal belongings, staging the home gives it appeal. Your agent can bring in minimal furniture to make the house feel more homey and to give potential buyers ideas for how the home will look once it's furnished. Minimal furniture in the right placement can even make your home look much larger than it is, which works in your favor.

Oversee The Paperwork

There is a lot of paperwork involved in selling a house. Your real estate agent has experience in this area and can oversee the process to make sure everything is in order. This also includes making sure all the steps to selling a home are completed and documented including the home inspection and bid negotiations.

Unless you've had experience selling homes and feel confident you can sell a home without the need for extra exposure and help with the procedure, then using a real estate agent is the best way to sell your home. Buyers may even feel more comfortable buying through a real estate agent than a private buyer, which means your home will probably sell quicker and maybe even at a better price.

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