{"id":13182,"date":"2020-04-08T06:02:29","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T12:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=13182"},"modified":"2024-01-03T11:43:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T18:43:22","slug":"hire-a-real-estate-agent-or-sell-it-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/hire-a-real-estate-agent-or-sell-it-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Hire a Real Estate Agent or Sell It Yourself?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do I need a real estate agent? This is a\nquestion many homeowners ask themselves when they\u2019re ready to sell their home.\nChoosing to take the path of \u201cfor sale by owner\u201d has both pros and cons. Read\non to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expertise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agents are specifically trained to help you\nsell your home. They often have a wealth of knowledge, ranging from staging\ntips to tricks for filming an impactful virtual tour. Community connections and\nfamiliarity with the local real estate market are other potential benefits a\nreal estate agent may offer. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expense<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Selling your home with the assistance of a real\nestate agent does mean that you\u2019re on the hook for a commission fee. You\u2019ll be\nexpected to pay a percentage of the sale price to both your agent and the agent\nof the person who\u2019s purchasing your home. Selling your home on your own would\neliminate at least one of these fees, but at what expense? What if something\ncomes up during the inspection? Will you know what to do? Make sure you&#8217;re\nfamiliar with contracts and are ready to do your research if you plan to tackle\nthe agent job yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ease<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially if this is your first time selling\na home, you may appreciate how an agent can help the process run more smoothly\nand take care of some of the details for you. For example, a real estate agent can\noften take photos, write a description about your house and post this\ninformation on the MLS and other real estate websites. Your agent may also help\nyou navigate the detailed paperwork involved in selling a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, it\u2019s your choice whether to work\nwith a real estate agent or to go it alone. Either way, it\u2019s worth your time to\nweigh the benefits of having an expert by your side prior to embarking on your home-selling\njourney.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do I need a real estate agent? 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