Buying or selling a home? You need one of these...

Q – I am going to put my home on the market soon and am moving to another part of the metro area.

What will help me make this an easier experience?

Steve in Vinings

A – I think one of the first things I would do is to select a good, experienced realtor for both the selling of the current house and the buying of the new house.

And pay attention. This realtor should NOT be the same person.

Even if you know which house you want to move into, you really need a buyer’s agent to help you with any of the small (or big) details that you may not be aware of. Or of which you may not be aware. Of.

Sorry – got distracted by the whole not ending a sentence with a preposition thing.

Anyway – use one. A buyer’s agent’s fee doesn’t come out of your pocket, and in some instances you can even negotiate with them for a percentage of their commission. I know – right?!?

A couple of notes for things I look for in an agent, no matter if it is a buyer or a selling agent.

  • I want to have an agent that has already been successful in the market.
  • I want to have an agent who is a little bit on the pricklish side of business. While I love the pleasant older man (or a woman) at church who also does real estate on the side, I want someone who will be strong and help me sort thru my offers and get me the most money regardless. This is a big business transaction for you, and you need to treat it as such.
  • I want an agent who knows the market, so my house gets listed at the correct price so it will move quickly. If it's a buyer's agent I want one who understands my needs and desires and shows me homes with that in mind.

Now that you have an agent, ask them about what will help your home sell faster and for as much money as possible.

Thank you. That’ll be 7% please...

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