A question may arise from the listing side: is using a real estate agent worth it?
Statistically speaking, agents get closer to asking price due to the understanding of the market and other factors. Even though I enjoy the numbers, I don't want to overwhelm with statistics that you may or not believe. I want to focus on the other parts of the transaction.
Here are some things that I find to be some of the biggest advantages in hiring an agent:
Agents live in the ever-changing real estate world every day.
I see what is going on with real estate trends on the national level down to the neighborhood level. I am not looking at one transaction but see the big picture of what is going on.
Representation
The chance that someone will buy your property without an agent is extremely low. That means that you are going to be going up against an agent that is looking out for his or hers client's best interest only.
Not dealing with the hassle of coordinating showings or the public
You would not have to be present for showings to present the property, and I can screen out random people from coming in off the street.
Safety
I use a Supra Lockbox system, which only licensed agents can open. The Supra box also keeps a log of who has entered the property and when.
Help with staging tips
I help talk through the best ways to set up your property for showings.
Good Photography
Good photography is good marketing. I use high quality equipment and look for the best angles to show the property.
Before I became an agent, I thought that I would always sell my house myself. After becoming an agent (knowing what I know/have seen now), I would not. If you would like to know more details as to why not, give me a call.
Matt Gatewood
Realtor®
Keller Williams Louisville East
502-594-6582
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