There are 145 steps to complete a home sale transaction, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. "It requires an organized, step-by-step approach that many homeowners just don't have the time, skill or experience to carry out," the Association notes.
Real Estate Agents know how to value real estate, so one of their important services is to help set a listing price within current market home values. They develop a marketing plan, offer recommendations and advice to make your home more attractive and "saleable," and act on your behalf during negotiations to ensure your interests are protected.
Another advantage of working with a Real Estate Agent is the far-reaching market exposure your home will receive through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®). This co-operative marketing system relays information about your home to a vast network of Real Estate Agents and therefore, potential homebuyers in your market. The greater the exposure your home receives, the more likely you are to find a buyer willing to pay your price.
A Real Estate Agent must disclose to you, in writing, who exactly they represent in any real estate deal. A Real Estate Agent may represent a buyer or a seller; they may also represent both buyer and seller in the same transaction. Your listing Real Estate Agent is, in law, your agent. An agent owes his or her client the duties of utmost care, integrity, confidentiality and loyalty.
Selling your home is not a simple procedure. It involves large sums of money, stringent legal requirements and the potential for costly mistakes. A Real Estate Agent is committed to spending the time it takes to help you sell your home in the shortest time and for the best possible price.
