SELLING YOUR HOME

Why Use a Realtor®?

Many consumers consider selling their home directly but eventually turn to Realtors®. Smart sellers realize they need the expertise in pricing their home, making connections with Realtors® working with buyers, marketing and coordinating with other professionals in the sales process.

Only about half of all real estate agents are Realtors® – the top half. Realtors® work independently, for small agencies, or for large brokerages. They help people buy and sell residential or commercial properties, vacation homes, and land; they conduct appraisals; they operate in the United States and in other countries; some specialize in auctions; and others are buyer’s representatives.

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Here are 4 ways a Realtor® will make your home buying or selling experience better.

Realtors® Are Experts

The home price for sellers who use an agent is 16 percent higher than those who don’t, according to NAR’s 2005 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, and nine out of 10 home buyers use a real estate agent in their search process.

Realtors® Are Part of the Community

A Realtor lives, understands and works within the community.

Realtors® Protect You

A Realtors® will work on your behalf keeping your interests in mind.

Realtors® follow a Code of Ethics

To be a member of NAR and a Realtor®, a real estate agent must abide by a set of professional principles and serve clients fairly.