9 Undeniable Benefits of Hiring a Realtor in Treasure Coast, FL

Are you in the market to sell your home? If so, you’re not alone. In May of 2019 alone, over 300,000 houses hit the market. It’s still a seller’s market, but that is projected to shift over the coming months. To make sure you are getting top dollar for your home and selling as quickly as possible (or on your desired timeline), hiring a realtor is a wise choice.

Sure, you can list your home for sale by owner, but why would you want to? Realtors are experts in their craft and have experience and resources that you don’t have. If you’re on the fence about hiring a realtor, keep reading. We’ve got 9 benefits to hiring a real estate agent that you can’t ignore.

1. They Have Experience

Realtors are experts at selling homes and representing buyers of homes. They have special certifications, participate in continuing education, and are typically required by their state licensing board to take classes and get re-certified regularly.

All this is to say that realtors have the knowledge and expertise to sell your home. You pay accountants to do your taxes because they’re experts, right? Sure, you could do your taxes yourself, but paying someone who’s an expert is more beneficial in the long run. This applies to selling a home as well.

2. They Have Access to the MLS

Getting your home listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is key. To do this, you’ll need to work with a licensed real estate agent. The MLS is where agents representing buyers will look for homes and where people looking on their own will search.

Otherwise, you’ll be relegated to for sale by owner sites that people may not know about or find on their own. Some buyers might even be reluctant to show interest in your home if you’re not using a realtor.

3. They Handle the Negotiations

Chances are, you and your prospective buyers may negotiate certain terms of the contract. Your realtor can guide you on what’s fair and reasonable and what’s not and do the negotiating for you.

Your agent will work with the buyers’ agent and handle all of the negotiation and communication. Sit back, relax (or try to), and wait for your realtor to get back to you.

4. They Have Marketing Resources and Contacts

Realtors know how to market your home. A good realtor is taking professional photos or hiring a professional photographer to take them. They’re getting drone footage so they can present aerial shots of your home and yard. They know how to market your home to the most likely buyers.

In short, they know what they’re doing and how to sell your home (remember, they don’t get paid unless your home sells). They also have contacts to professionals who can assist in this process, such as mortgage brokers, title companies, contractors, etc.

5. They Can Price Your Home Fairly (and Without Emotion)

When it comes time to price your home, it’s tough to separate your emotional attachment from it to be objective. You’ll typically think of all the sweat equity you put into the home and all of your family memories.

A realtor can be objective, examine the comparable home sales in your neighborhood, and assess your home’s amenities to guide you to a fair listing price.

A home that is priced right from the very beginning is more likely to sell quicker than a home that’s priced too high and has to be reduced.

6. They Save You Time

Do you really want to be available for home showings, talking to realtors working with buyers, and responsible for the mountains of paperwork necessary? Do you really have the time for this?

A realtor is a professional that you contract with you handle all of this for you. They set up showings, are present if need be, can help with scheduling your appraisal and inspection, set up the closing, etc.

Remember: this is their job! You, on the other hand, probably have a day job to do and finding the time to sell your home on the side is stressful.

7. They Handle all of the Closing Paperwork

Think back to the closing from when you bought your home. Do you remember the mountain of paperwork that you had to go through and sign? Do you really want to be responsible for preparing and managing all of that? Your realtor and title company will handle all of that.

All you need to do is show up to the closing and sign.

8. They Have Access to Buyers

In a perfect world, a realtor will have buyers who are looking for your exact home. If that doesn’t happen, they do have access to buyers they are working with or buyers working with other agents in their organization.

If they have clients or know realtors looking for a house like yours, they can direct them to your home. You might even sell your house before it even officially hits the market if your realtor has the right buyer lined up!

9. They Are Required to Act in Your Best Interest

Finally, a realtor is required to act in your best interest. They have a fiduciary responsibility to do what is best for you. You can take comfort in the fact that they are there for you and are interested in getting you the best deal possible. They don’t get paid a penny unless you sell the home, so rest assured a realtor is looking out for you.

Hiring a Realtor: Are You Convinced Yet?

If you’re not convinced about hiring a realtor yet, give us a call at 561-240-4444 and we can walk you through how we can help you sell your home. Our licensed brokers can help you sell your home and help you find a new one if that’s your plan!

Call or email us with any questions you might have or for more information.