Choosing To Use An Agent or Going FSBO
DFW area home owners looking to sell their homes or investment properties will have an important decision to make when it comes to choosing between using a professional sellers agent or selling their homes themselves.
Either way, there are potential pros and cons for the home seller. The biggest factor that a home seller usually looks at is of course, the agent’s commission. Most commissions typically range between 5% and 8%. Many homeowners think they can do as good a job as an agent selling their homes. In some cases this may be true however, they will lack the industry experience and expertise a professional brings to the table. An agent also has access several resources that may not be readily available to home owners at least without some expense. Newspaper ads, internet ads, sales brochures & fliers are a few other expenses FSBO sellers may incur in the process of selling their property.
Agents have access to MLS (Multiple Listing Service), as well as the ability to add the home to their own website listings. Agents have access to reusable signage that home sellers would have to buy for a one-time use. Agents can network with their co-workers and peers at different agencies to help spread the word about your property.
Using an agent saves homeowners valuable time and money by attracting and screening potential buyers, hosting open houses and making sure the property is ready to sell. An agent can also act on your behalf for the negotiation process.
Sellers must choose the method they think will work best for them. Most sellers that have tried both ways will probably agree that using an agent is by far the simplest, most efficient way to sell a home. Go to www.tombrewerjr.com for more information.
