Use a REALTOR® When Selling
Selling your home is a complex procedure, involving large sums of money, stringent legal requirements and the real potential for very costly mistakes. It requires a tremendous knowledge and experience, as well as a timely follow up on every detail promptly and properly. We have these qualifications and experience and are committed to spending the time it takes to help you sell your home successfully so you can focus on the things you do best and enjoy the most.
Are you really "saving" the real estate commission?
I don’t think so. Most buyers assume you will sell for a discount because "you don't have to pay the real estate commission."
Do you have the time?
Without a REALTOR® support, you're the one who will have to write and pay for the ads to market your property, remain available all the time to answer the phone, show your property on short notices, Pre-qualify buyers, make the follow up calls.
Buyers, are they living next door?
Without the MLS® or Multiple Listing Service, how will you have an access to an extensive network of potential buyers?
How do you screen every prospect?
Pre-screening prospects is absolutely necessary to weed out the "lookers" from serious buyers. Can you ask the right questions over the phone without offending buyers and before you let a stranger visit and see your home? How are you going to find out what price range are they qualified for?
Do you have what it takes?
Understanding buyers needs, providing just enough - but not too much - information about your house and completing the sale successfully through firm, impartial negotiation are all required.
The emotional investment you have in your home may prevent you from dealing objectively with comments from prospective buyers. Hearing every comment a prospective buyer makes about your home could make you defensive and interfere with the sale. And you will encounter buyers you don't like personally but must still consider as prospects.
Are you up to date on real estate law?
Selling your home is a complex contractual and legal procedure. you have to prepare your own legal documents or translate the language in an offer presented from a buyer. Most of those who sell their home in Canada do so with the assistance of REALTORS® because the process is too complex, too time consuming and too dangerous without the help of a professional.