I’m sure you’ve heard many arguments whether or not a Realtor is better at selling your home than you are. Every Realtor, without fail, will tell you that they can sell your home faster and for more money than you can. They will even have statistics to prove their point. On the flip-side, almost every “For Sale By Owner” site on the web will tell you the opposite. So who do you believe when both parties are self-serving?
Being a Realtor with a working team and also the CEO of a “For Sale By Owner” website, I will attempt to take an unbiased approach to this argument and cover the pros and cons of each stance. There are 4 points that a Realtor will base their arguments on and so I think it is only fair to address each of these points.
4 Points Or “Arguments” A Realtor Will Make
1. A Realtor can price your home more accurately.
2. A Realtor can negotiate the deal better than you can.
3. A Realtor can sell your home for more money.
4. A Realtor can sell your home faster.
So let’s ask each question and talk about the real answers. Read More
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