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Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Agent

Listing your home with an agent means that they will assist you in getting the most amount of money for your home in the shortest amount of time, with the least amount of stress to you.

Advantages of Using a Real Estate Agent

• An agent will do a market analysis showing comparable home sales and current market conditions so that together you can determine the optimal asking price.
• The agent has the ability to place your home in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) so it can be seen and shown by other agents from other agencies. This makes a huge difference in the number of qualified, prospective buyers that are able to actually see that your home is for sale.
• The agent will plan an extensive marketing strategy, personalized to your needs.
• Agents screen potential buyers to ensure they are qualified to purchase your home.
• Agents will personally handle all showings of your home to potential buyers.
• Agents write up contracts for you and ensure that you have completed all the necessary legal paperwork.
• Agents present purchase offers from buyers, manage counter-offers and multi-offer scenarios, with expert negotiations tactics on your behalf.