10 Reasons Why You Should Use a Realtor to Sell Your Home

Your home is the most likely your most valuable asset, and the largest single investment you have made. Successful professional gamblers would balk at risking the majority of their winnings on anything less than a sure thing.  Then why are some home owners willing to risk it all to sell their home on their own?

Selling a home without the help of a REALTOR® is not as easy as it may appear to the uninitiated. Ask yourself the following:

• What is my home's true market value?
• How will I get the word out?  
• How do I qualify a potential buyer?
• Can I negotiate to a successful close?
• Am I an expert in real estate law?
• Can I write an enforceable contract?

You get what you pay for and if you want the job done right, you must use a professional. Today's complex market demands expertise and market resources not available to everyone. Here are 10 very compelling reasons why you should enlist the professional services of a REALTOR®:

1. Chances are your REALTOR® can get you a higher price for your property than if you tried to sell it yourself.
2. You will likely sell your home a lot faster when you use the services of a REALTOR®.
3. Listing your home for sale through a REALTOR® on Canada's nationwide Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) means you get the widest possible exposure for your home. MLS® is a cooperative marketing system designed to bring sellers and buyers together.
4. REALTORS® have the skills and resources to market your home effectively.
5. Your local REALTOR® (like me!) knows your neighbourhood -- they assess market conditions and property values daily.
6. Your REALTOR® has been educated on the complex laws and regulations in real estate and is trained to put together a legally binding contract.
7. Negotiating price is an art. Your REALTOR® will negotiate objectively in order to get the best possible price for your home.
8. REALTORS® are on call and are usually available seven days a week to show your home.
9. Your REALTOR® is aware of the many options available for financing the sale, and has the latest information on mortgages.
10. Moving up or down? Your REALTOR® can open the doors to thousands of properties through MLS® and provide you with an up-to-date computerized list of homes suited to your needs, wants and budget.

If you are serious about selling your Pender Island home, then have a look at my Pender Island Real Estate Marketing Strategies. I am a real estate marketing specialist. Let me deliver the professional service you deserve.

For more information about Pender Island real estate, visit my website:  HomesOnPender.com, or call me at (250) 222-HOME 

Best Regards,

Howard on Pender