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10 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell Without an Agent
Inman.com recently published an article on the most important reasons why you shouldn't go into the buying and selling process blind. We wanted to touch on those reasons, as you can always reach out to a Ruhl&Ruhl agent if you ever have any questions about the home-buying or selling process. If you're completely unsure of where to start, contact our customer service department either by e-mail or phone at 866.441.1776. So what are the top 10 reasons you should never buy or sell without an agent? Check them out below!
- Knowledge is not power: "At the click of a mouse or a tap on your phone, you can get an instant valuation of your property. Is that value realistic?"
- What do you know about the market?: "What is the average number of days on market for homes in your area, and what percentage of the asking price are they getting?"
- Agents are expert problem-solvers: "What happens when an inspector paints a picture of a fairly minor repair issue in a far worse light than it is? What happens when an appraisal comes in at less than contract sales price?"
- Overcoming objections is what agents excel at: "Superstar agents can effectively address objections such as 'didn't like layout' or 'needs too much work' and know how to position a property effectively, so buyers go from 'just looking' to locking an offer up."
- Effective negotiation skills are key: "As a buyer, you want to make an offer that asks the seller for everything and the kitchen sink. Does your response risk alienating the other side?"
- Preventative medicine equals more money in your pockets: "Surprise is never a good thing when it comes to buying or selling. A good agent walks you through the necessary steps before you start your property search or put your property on the market."
- Marketing expertise is needed to sell your home: "Image is everything when it comes to real estate, and a poorly presented property is like showing up at the Oscars without using a stylist."
- Social network exposure is unmatched: "Are you able to reach hundreds, thousands, or even more with the click of a mouse? Are you able to use predictive analytics and targeted digital marketing to put your property in front of the right prospects?"
- Agents have mad connections: "Real estate agents are connected to just about everyone and everything. The three degrees of separation rule applies here."
- Trusted advice and an available point person are a seller's best friend: "Who else can you go to with a question or concern almost any time of the day or night? Yes, as much as we don't like to admit it, there is no such thing as office hours for real estate."
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