Anyone can sell their home if they want to. There’s such a thing as the FSBO (for sale by owner) route that puts the entire load of tasks from marketing their home to negotiating for the best price and terms on the home seller’s shoulders. At the outset, this may sound like a good idea, however in the long run, typically FSBOs leave thousands of dollars on the table. Without an agent guiding you in selling your New Orleans real estate, going through the entire home-selling process will eat into your time and disrupt your regular activities, leaving you with very little time for rest and family. Especially if this is your initial foray into selling real estate, you also run the risk of making costly mistakes along the way.
Thus, hiring a real estate agent matters a lot in your home-selling endeavor. Here’s what you can expect when you have a professional onboard to help you out.
A better feel of the market
Who else would be in a better position to know the best course to take in any kind of market climate than a certified Realtor with extensive experience working in New Orleans real estate? They’ll know the best marketing strategies for your home and the next steps to take the moment offers start coming in.
Come up with a competitive listing price
One of the more difficult tasks of selling a property is determining the best price for it. If you’re new to the home-selling process, there’s a tendency to price your home based on your emotional attachment to it, not its actual value. An agent can let you rein in your emotions and use a more scientific way to determine your home’s best price.
Added visibility
Making your home stand out in the market these days is crucial in the Big Easy. However, there’s more to standing out than simply getting noticed by potential buyers. Your home needs to be seen by the right buyers – those who have the actual means to become your home’s new owners. Through the proper marketing techniques and a network of colleagues who can help in spreading the word about your home, you’ll be getting good offers in no time at all.
Filtering the good offers
A good real estate agent with a keen eye and years of experience in the industry can determine a good offer for your home and filter out any low ballers and not-too-serious buyers. This innate filtering mechanism of theirs kicks into high gear during negotiations and they will be capable of representing your interests at the negotiating table. All you need to do is to sit back and select which among these offers will benefit you most.
Better returns on your investment
You’ll fare better in negotiations when you have a Realtor with a sharp mind and vast knowledge of your property’s finest attributes representing you. Expect better deals with them onboard than if you do the negotiating on your own.
Give you back your time and energy
As mentioned earlier, the entire process of selling a home requires focus and time. If you don’t have the luxury of both, then a real estate agent is there to the rescue. Let them do the heavy lifting for you so you can dedicate your time toward your work, your family, and yourself.
Enjoy a stress-free home-selling experience with our team, McCarthy Group Realtors! Call us at 504.322.7337 or send your message here.