{"id":1350,"date":"2024-06-10T20:59:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T20:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/?p=1350"},"modified":"2024-06-13T18:06:59","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T18:06:59","slug":"selling-smart-why-a-real-estate-agent-makes-all-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/10\/selling-smart-why-a-real-estate-agent-makes-all-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling Smart: Why a Real Estate Agent Makes All the Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re considering selling your house<\/a> on your own as a \u201cFor Sale by Owner\u201d (FSBO), you want to think about if it\u2019s really worth the extra stress. Going this route means shouldering a lot of responsibilities by yourself \u2013 and, if you\u2019re not an expert, that opens the door for mistakes to happen and can quickly become overwhelming<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A report<\/a> from the National Association of Realtors<\/em> (NAR) shows two key areas where people who sold their own house struggled the most: pricing and paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are just a few of the ways an agent makes those tasks a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting the Price Right<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Setting the right price<\/a> for your house is important. And, if you\u2019re selling<\/a> your house on your own, two common issues can happen. You might ask for too much money (overpricing). Or you might not ask for enough (underpricing). Either can make it hard to sell your house. According to NerdWallet<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhen selling a home, first impressions matter. <\/em>Your house\u2019s market debut is your first chance to attract a buyer and it\u2019s important to get the pricing right.<\/em><\/strong> If your home is overpriced, you run the risk of buyers not seeing the listing.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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 . . . But price your house too low and you could end up leaving some serious money on the table. A bargain-basement price could also turn some buyers away, as they may wonder if there are any underlying problems with the house.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

To avoid these problems, team up with a real estate agent. Agents know how to figure out the perfect price because they have a deep understanding of the local housing market. And they\u2019ll use that expertise to set a price that matches what buyers are willing to pay, giving your house the best chance to impress from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding and Performing Paperwork<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Selling a house<\/a> involves a bunch of paperwork and legal documentation that has to be just right. There are a lot of rules and regulations to follow, and that makes it a bit tricky for homeowners to manage everything on their own. Without a pro by your side, you could end up facing liability risks and legal complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real estate agents are experts in all the contracts and paperwork needed for selling a house. They know the rules and can guide you through it all, reducing the chance of mistakes that might lead to legal problems or delays. As an article from First American <\/em>explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTo buy or sell a home you need to accurately complete a lot of forms, disclosures, and legal documents. <\/em>A real estate agent ensures you cross every \u2018t\u2019 and dot every \u2018i\u2019 to help you avoid having a transaction fall through and\/or prevent a costly mistake<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

So, instead of dealing with the growing pile of documents on your own, team up with an agent who can be your advisor, helping you avoid any legal bumps in the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Selling a house on your own can cost you a lot of time and stress. Let\u2019s connect so you have help with all the finer details, including setting the right price, handling all the paperwork, and so much more. That way we can take that stress off of your plate. Call Johnson Team Real Estate at 360.303.2734 or email us at Info@JohnsonTeamRealEstate.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re considering selling your house on your own as a \u201cFor Sale by Owner\u201d (FSBO), you want to think about if it\u2019s really worth the extra stress. Going this route means shouldering a lot of responsibilities by yourself \u2013 and, if you\u2019re not an expert, that opens the door for mistakes to happen and can quickly […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1350","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-uncategorized","7":"entry"},"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"fawn","author_link":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/author\/fawn\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1350","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1350"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1350\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1351,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1350\/revisions\/1351"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1350"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}