Who You Work With Matters

Here’s a story that shows just how important it is to hire the right agent.

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In the real estate business, the people you work with are the keys to your success. We’re here at another closing for an amazing client who hired us to list and sell their property after not being happy with the initial offer that another agent had received for them. We sold it for a record-breaking price. Here’s the story:

The homeowner’s first agent was telling them that the offer they had was the best they would ever get. This was a trap, and unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there who would fall for that kind of conversation. We’re living in the greatest real estate economy of all time for home sellers. We have low inventory, low rates, and extremely high demand.

The reason I’m bringing this up is that these clients could have easily taken the $1.9 million offer that the previous Realtor got them. They didn’t, and it made all the difference. We took over the listing and ended up selling it for $2.25 million. We got this homeowner $350,000 more that they would have just left on the table if they accepted the first offer. Not only did we get them an incredible price, but we also negotiated a four-month rent-back agreement to give them more time to find their next home.

 

 

 

 

My point is this: There are countless stories of homeowners who decide to sell at prices that are too low because they got a discount in commission from their agent. Unbeknownst to them, they end up leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table trying to save $10,000 on commission.

Be mindful of this if you’re a homeowner who is thinking about listing. Speak with multiple Realtors, interview them, and see what they’re doing differently. Don’t just hire a friend or family member because you feel obligated. You could be costing yourself thousands in hard-earned equity.

I have 23 years of professional real estate experience, and my team is always innovating and looking for new and better ways of marketing properties to receive that higher price. If you have questions about selling, buying, or anything else related to real estate, don’t hesitate to reach out via phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.