It depends. When you choose to sell your own home or property it's easier than you think, even though it may seem intimidating at first. Even so, many feel they don’t have enough time or don’t feel comfortable selling their home without a real estate agent. If after reviewing the resources available to you for selling your own home on DwellWell.com you still feel you need an agent, by all means use one.
Selling your home involves three important fundamentals:
Pricing your home correctly
Finding a buyer
Providing the required paperwork
Pricing your home correctly. This is the most important part of selling. If you price it too high, you’ll lose buyers. Too low, and you’ll lose money. We offer tips on pricing your home in our Home Sellers Guide. If you're not sure how much you should ask for your property, the most qualified individual in the industry to tell you what it's worth is an appraiser. Unlike a real estate agent, their findings are certified, giving you solid proof that you’re asking the fair market price. Appraisal fees vary, but they usually fall within the $200 to $500 range.
Finding a buyer. Over 80% of all home searches begin on the Internet. Just as you’re on this site to sell your house, buyers on this site looking for houses. And the National Association of Realtors claims that 71% of home sales are generated from a yard sign. See our Home Sellers Guide for tips on finding a buyer.
Providing the required Paperwork. DwellWell.com recommends working you’re your own attorney. An attorney is the most important resource you'll use when you sell your home. He or she is the Swiss Army knife of real estate services, someone you’ll want to have on your team regardless of whether you have a real estate agent. Your attorney will review your sales contract and help you with all the required forms. Attorney fees for a real estate transaction are usually between $350 and $500. Check out Seller Services page to find a list of local real estate attorneys.
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