10 Reasons Why You Should List with a Realtor

If you are planning to sell or buy, you might be wondering, "Why do I need a Realtor?". With the state of the current market, every aspect of a purchase or sale becomes extremely important, so here are ten reasons why using a realtor will help you in the long run.

1.) Your Money

On average, owners who choose to forgo an agent "sell for less than the selling price of other homes". In 2022, For Sale By Owner homes "sold at a median of $225,000, signifacantly lower than the median of agent homes at $345,000."That's a lot of money on the line! - source NAR 2022 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.

2.) Your Time

A real estate transaction can sometimes turn into a full-time job. From open houses, repairs, inspections and many more countless tasks, it's nice to have a dedicated professional on your side whose only purpose is to help you.

3.) Expertise and Paperwork

When you buy a sell a home, one thing you can be sure of is the mountain of paperwork that has to be completed. Believe it or not, your Realtor LOVES this stuff! It's their bread and butter. So instead of having to swift through each document with a dictionary nearby for all the jargon, you can rest easy knowing your Realtor has your back.

4.) Neighborhood Knowledge

Realtors know their neighborhoods inside and out. Maybe you want to make sure there are good schools in the area, maybe you want to find a safe community; whatever your needs are, your Realtor can help you find a home that best suites your needs.

5.) The Aftermath

Even after you close on a deal, you may have questions or concerns that your Realtor can guide you through. With a real estate transaction being one of the biggest decisions you make in life, it's nice to know you have someone on your team routing for you every step of the way!

6.) Resources

Your Realtor has access to viable and vetted service provider. Whether you're in need of a qualified mortgage lender or a repair person, having trusted vendors handling your asset is a huge bonus.

7.) Negotiating on Your Behalf

One skill a great Realtor will have is the ability to negotiate well. With their expertise on the current market, supply and demand and real property, your Realtor can make sure your are getting the best deal.

8.) Sales Skills

Another great skill a Realtor will have is the ability to sell! This means they can provide valuable input on what to do to get your home to sell faster and make the most money.

9.) Marketing

Having the marketing expertise of a Realtor means you are getting more eyes on your property. They have years of networking under their belt and a "circle of influence" that can bring more buyers to you.

10.) Buyers

Speaking of networking, a huge advantage of working with a Realtor is having access to their buyers. They might just have someone who if looking for exactly the place you are selling! You have the power of a Realtor's network at your disposal.

At Sewvandi Properties, we are so proud to serve our clients and truly love what we do. If you are looking to buy, sell or invest, please reach out at (818) 281-5397 or sewvandi@sewvandi.com. We can't wait to work with you!