WHY USING A LOCAL, LA QUINTA REALTOR IS A GOOD IDEA
There are a number of well thought out reasons why using a realtor is preferable to For Sale By Owner. My friend’s brother thinks he can save money by not having to pay commission on the sale. The reality is that he could very well lose money on the deal. You just don’t know what you don’t know about real estate. An experienced, local realtor is a professional, skilled at negotiating deals and staying current on the industries’ complex legalities and protocol. There’s much more to the buying and selling of a home than meets the eye – Realtors are able to maintain neutrality during the process and keep their focus on bringing their client the best deal, with as much ease as possible.
Probably the main reason for not trying to do a FSBO, (For Sale by Owner), is because arriving at a price is not easy. Realtors deal with pricing, market trends, neighborhood comps, and other pertinent information every day. Your Realtor will also help you decide when’s the best time to put your home on the market. How best to market your La Quinta home, depending on it’s location, school district, architectural style, amenities, sun orientation, and any unique qualities that might add or detract from your price/sf. There are many pieces to this puzzle.
Without knowledge of the legalities and complexities of a real estate transaction, a For Sale By Owner can become a nightmare if required forms and disclosures are not handled properly. This can open up the seller to lawsuits even after the sale is closed. A realtor, on the other hand, takes care of all the details, it’s their job. This is just part of how they earn their commission…and remember that your Realtor works for YOU! They are not trying to help the Buyer obtain the best price, they are working to help YOU, the Seller, their client, get the highest price/sf that your particular property allows. Once a sale is complete, you as the seller, can rest assured that all has been handled appropriately. Time to set your sights on what is to come next for you – whether that’s buying another home, traveling the world, moving in with your kids… whatever you decide to create.
Here is a short video to watch if you are thinking about selling your home yourself. Perhaps there are things here that you haven’t thought about. Take the time to watch and you may change your mind about how to sell your La Quinta home!