Hiring a Realtor vs. FSBO: Why an Agent is the Better Choice

Are you trying to decide between hiring a realtor or selling your house on your own? This is why hiring a real estate agent is the better choice.

Are you planning on selling your home soon? If so, we couldn't be more excited for you. It likely means that you're looking to buy a home that's bigger, better, and located in a more ideal neighborhood.

However, you're probably wondering whether or not you should work with a realtor. After all, you could save some money by avoiding realtor fees. But before you attach yourself to the idea of selling your home without hiring a realtor, there are a few things you should consider.

For example, did you know that homes sold through realtors often sell for $25,000 more? That's a lot of money to walk away from, and we haven't even talked about the other benefits realtors bring to the table.

Keep reading to learn why hiring a real estate agent is in your best interest.

Gain Valuable Insight Into the Selling Process

Hiring a realtor grants you access to years of experience and expertise. They can provide valuable insight into:

• How to increase the value of your home
• How to make your home more appealing to buyers
• How to market your home to the right audience
• How to stage your home for the greatest effect
• And more

From a logistical standpoint, a real estate agent will take care of most of the "heavy lifting" involved in selling a home. This includes giving private tours, hosting open houses, and fielding offers from interested buyers.

Get an Accurate Valuation of Your Home

Do you know what your home is worth? Are you sure?

You can find rough home valuations on websites like Zillow, but these won't be entirely accurate. These websites base their valuations on the current real estate market and property values in your area.

However, they don't account for any updates or renovations to your home. They're also oblivious to any damages or issues your home might have.

A realtor will provide you with an accurate comparative market analysis based on the intimate details of your home. They'll compare your home to those that have sold in the neighborhood in the last few months.

Maximize Your Listing Exposure

One of the biggest benefits of hiring a realtor is the exposure your listing will receive. For example, if you sell your home with a The Susie Martindale Group, your listing will have a 24-hour online presence through multiple listing sites like:

• RE/MAX.com
• Realtor.com
• Zillow.com
• Utahrealestate.com
• Trulia.com
• Yahoo.com
• Redfin.com
• Movoto.com
• And more

Are You Thinking About Hiring a Realtor?

If you're in the process of selling your home, we urge you to work with an experienced real estate agent. We will make the process easier and help you earn more money for your home. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain when hiring a realtor.

Contact The Susie Martindale Group today if you're ready to talk to one of our experienced agents. We can't wait to talk to you about your needs and find the right strategy to help you sell your home.