OVER 36 MILLION IN HOME SALES 2022-24 SERVING GREATER CINCINNATI & DAYTON AREA
Benefits of using a listing agent
4 Main Reasons...
1. Local housing market expertise
- Comprehensive list of comparable homes and understand the value of homes in your area.
- Taking into consideration the current market conditions, strategize ways to craft the optimal selling approach, with the goal of earning the highest possible return on your home.
- Guide you to setting the right price for your home, one that will allow you to both pocket as much money as you can while selling in a timely manner.
- They understand local housing codes and can point out any red flags on your property that buyers (and their home inspectors) will find.
- They can recommend the specific home improvements that matter most to buyers in your area.
2. Market your listing
- Recommendations for staging your home if needed.
- Professional photographer to take great listing photos.
- Creating an enticing listing description of a property is an art form, and a skilled agent can call out features local buyers are looking for.
- List your property on the MLS and online real estate sites like Zillow.
- Host open houses and showings, physically showing your home to buyers.
- Serve as a buffer between you and all potential buyers, fielding calls, answering questions, and scheduling showings. In the current market, this is challenging if you're not used to it.
3. Handle your negotiations
- Vet potential buyers, identifying the serious offers.
- Skillfully work with the buyer’s agent to get you an offer that meets your needs in terms of price, timing, and repairs.
- Help you make smart decisions on negotiating counteroffers.
4. Real estate agents ease the selling process
- Selling a home comes with a lot of paperwork, I will handle it all.
- Keep an eye out for deal loopholes and unusual requests.
- In a multiple-offer situation, help you identify the pros and cons of each offer, making your decision easier.
- Recommend when you should counteroffer and when you should accept the deal.
Fun Fact...
I recently listed a home at $499,000. Hit the market on a friday. Had over 100 showings between friday, sat & sun. Received 29 offers. Needless to say, my client was VERY happy.