When a person is thinking of selling in most cases they either look in the phone, paper, Internet or ask a friend to find a Real Estate Agent who will let them know what the agent thinks they should list the home for and what the agent thinks what it will sell for if it sells.
The real problem is when someone calls and agent they think the agents know's all and see's all like a psychic. This is nothing short of the truth not all agents; just because they have a license know what they are doing.
In fact it my opinion; that you can train a monkey to pass the real estate examine this does not make a person a good agent.
Many agents advertising what they have done in the past and I'm the best or the best one "Million Dollar Sales Agent" this is the biggest joke of all. Selling a million dollars of real estate can and has been done in the past just by default not by skill. The true meaning of Realtor does not mean licensed, it means highly trained and an expert in the profession. Unfortunately many agents pay their dues and never receive much training or at best just a few hours of continuing education that is forgotten as soon as it is over.
A true real estate agent as I see it is one that has many designations which means this person believes in education and follows and using the education in everyday business. A good agent is a professional who should be as important to a seller or buyer and their attorney or CPA.
So what are the important issues and steps a Seller should take before they call a real estate agent. There are actually 27 issues and steps you should take before you even pick up the phone and call anyone if you want to receive the information in a positive light. But here are the top 15 issues for every seller.
15 Top Things a Seller needs to know before they list.
1. You must understand why you are selling!
2. Keep the Reason you are selling to yourself!
3. Before setting a price- Do your own homework!
4. Setting your home price!
A. If you live in a Subdivision
B. If You Live in An Older Neighborhood Find Out What others are Selling for
C. If You Decide to Sell On Your Own
5. Do some Home Shopping Yourself!
6. Understand Tax Assessment and what they really mean!
7. Insure you have room to negotiate!
8. Appearances do matter more than anything!
9. Invite honest opinions from others!
10. Get Your Home Spic and Span fix everything and clear out the clutter!
11. Allow perspective buyers to visualize themselves in your home!
12. Deal Killer odors must go!
13. Be a smart Seller disclose everything!
14. Check your title for any defects!
15. Make Sure that when you list the home that you use someone who has a complete marketing plan and takes lots of pictures and video to market your home.
These issues are the top issues when a seller has their home for sale anyone of the issue can stop the process dead in it tracks. There are addition issues that you may address, but remember the very most important issue is the hiring to the right agent or broker to do the job is do they have a detailed marketing plan and have you really priced your home correctly. If the agent gives you a selling price do not get insulted especially with the market conditions of today and always get more them one price opinion. When you are selling Real Estate either residential or commercial never ever keep your personal emotion in the deal it's not personal it's business.
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