“Do I need a realtor to sell my home?” We get asked this a lot. Selling a home can be an exciting but daunting process. You want to get the best possible price while thinking about everything you need to do before your house is ready for sale. Here is everything you need to know about hiring a realtor and what they can do for you when it comes time to sell your home.
Do I need a realtor to sell my home?
A realtor is someone who specializes in helping individuals and families find and sell homes. You could list your home for sale by yourself and handle all the marketing and promotion for it on your own.
But if you think you need help with marketing and promoting the sale of your home, then it's a good idea to hire a realtor. A realtor can also help with negotiations, especially for an out-of-state buyer unfamiliar with the area.
Types of services realtors offer
There are many services a realtor can offer you. Depending on the specifics of your situation and what you need, a realtor can help with the following:
- Determining how much to sell your home for
- Finding a qualified buyer
- Coordinating showings and the showings process
- Negotiating contracts
- Helping you understand the paperwork
- Helping you understand the legal aspects of selling your home
What are the pros and cons of hiring a realtor to sell my home?
Hiring a realtor will help you save money on commissions and access more marketing avenues. Realtors understand the selling process, and they have your best interest at heart because your success is their success. They can also guide you if you’re not sure where you want to move. They know the area and the market well.
But there are cons, too. It’s hard to know how much you should save for your down payment. Not hiring a realtor will allow you to save more because you don’t have to give the realtor their commission. Those extra savings can go toward your down payment.
Some homeowners may want to sell their home quickly, while others may prefer the convenience of having a full-time realtor available 24/7. Ultimately, it depends on your personal preference and what benefits you feel outweigh any potential drawbacks.
How much does it cost to hire a realtor to sell my home?
Realtors don’t get paid on an hourly basis. Instead, they earn a commission. You pay them a percentage of the final sale price for your house. The commission percentage varies based on the realtor and the area where you live.
Taggart Property Group
You might be thinking, “I’m ready to sell my home!” You can bypass working with a traditional realtor and save those commission fees for yourself. Taggart Property Group buys St. Petersburg homes on an as-is basis. We pay cash for homes and typically close on a deal in a two-week time frame. We make the process of you selling your home as easy as possible. Contact us today to get started!
