Why Do I Need A Broker Or Agent To Sell My Home ?
"My family said I should sell my home myself and save the commission." There is no law that says you have to use a real estate agent when selling your home. BUT YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES & THE PITFALLS you can encounter if you go the "For Sale By Owner" route. Here are just a few of the details you must take care of: You must work on your marketing in a very smart way , you have to place your own ads, put up a For Sale Sign, and prepare neat, professional-looking flyers for prospective buyers. Agents bring over 80% of the buyers to homes, This means you will be missing 4 out of 5 buyers that could possibly buy your home. For the pricing You must determine the most reasonable price for your home, based on what similar homes have sold for recently. Buyers expect to pay less for properties that are for sale by the owner. For the legal requirements You must be aware of your province's laws ...