REAL TipS: Selling

What’s the big deal?

You are not required to hire a real estate agent to sell your home. So why would you? After all, you can save some money doing it yourself, right?

Maybe … maybe not. In many cases, listing your home with a Texas REALTOR® will actually net you more money after the sale than selling it on your own. It’s not worth “saving a commission” if you end up selling your home for significantly less. Your REALTOR® can help you optimally price the home to increase your chances for selling at the highest amount while still meeting your timetable. After all, the costs of carrying a property longer than you planned—especially if you already have a contract to buy another home elsewhere—can add up quickly. Your Texas REALTOR® can also market your home to a large audience and can give you tips for getting your house in shape for showing it at its best. Both of these services may add to your bottom line when offers come in.

Speaking of offers, your Texas REALTOR® has negotiating experience that can put you in a position to get more money and otherwise achieve the terms that work best for you.

Finally, your REALTOR® knows the entire process of a real estate transactions—what information must be shared, which forms to use, what you must disclose, how to keep everything on track, and countless details that can make or break a deal. One misstep on your part not only can delay or derail a transaction—it could land you in court.

Texas Association of Realtors®