5 Reasons Selling Without an Agent is a Bad Idea in Georgetown

Do-it-yourself projects are in vogue these days. From HGTV to Instagram, you can find advice online for everything from investing in crypto-currency to renovating the kitchen 

When considering your costs to move, commissions for real estate agents can come into play.  While a good agent will make it look like selling your home can be effortlessly completed, selling it yourself may not be the same.

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Sell Your Home without an Agent

1. The Safety of Your Home and Family is a Priority: We control access to your home.  Our lock boxes here in Georgetown are all tracked by our office.  We know when the box is opened and who is entering.  
2. Buyers Start their Search Online: An experienced listing agent will market 

your home aggressively online, which is where the buyers are searching. 

3. The Buyer Might not be Qualified: Given our competitive market, a buyer agent will have their clients preapproved with a mortgage broker and will not waste time with those who are not prepared.
4. Negotiation:  For most, selling your home is very personable.  As a listing agent, we can be biased and focus on the situation and do what is in your best interest to complete a sale without an emotional attachment.
5. You Could Expose Yourself to Liability – Required disclosures and paperwork for a home sale is extensive; unless you plan to use an attorney, you could miss critical disclosures and expose yourself to financial harm. 

Finally, more often than not, sellers net more when they use an agent than when they try to do it themselves. In addition to selling faster, a professional agent knows how to properly price and promote your home, ensuring you get the best possible sales price and terms.