What does it take to sell your own home and what should you do first? You're responsible for both the seller's and the agent's duties. The most important this is to make sure your pricing is comparable to others in the neighborhood. Set a good listing price and you will attract buyers to the table…
For Sale By Owner: Selling A High-Priced Home
When you are selling a higher-priced home, the buyers you are dealing with are probably more experienced and won't be first-time home buyers. As experienced buyers, they know the process and might not need a real estate agent to walk them through the sale. When you list your home as FSBO, you can…
What To Do If You Can't Sell Your House
What should you do if selling your own home in a tough market is too difficult? Real estate agents and sellers across the country are having a tough time, but you may have more options if you're selling your own home. Consider renting your home on a short-term basis to business travelers. Lowering…
Take Charge Of Your Home Sale With FSBO
If using a real estate agent hasn't worked to sell your home, try listing your home as "For Sale By Owner," and take control of your home sale. An experienced FSBO seller says he likes selling his own home, because he is in charge of the home sale. His home is the only listing he has, and he thinks…
FSBO Tips From Former Realtors
Many times, the reason a house sells is circumstance -- having the right house for the right buyers at the right time. Former real estate agents and experienced for sale by owner sellers share some of their tips. If you have the skills to be able to sell your own home, you can save yourself a hefty…
Home sellers don't have to get stuck with selling their home with a traditional real estate agent or broker. They can try listing the home themselves as "For Sale By Owner." Selling a home yourself can be tricky, but with more people using the Internet to search for and buy homes, websites like…
Expert Real Estate Tips: Buyer Broker Agreement?
What is a buyer broker agreement? Some real estate agents require buyers to sign a buyer broker agreement to ensure the real estate agent's commission and formalize the buyer/agent commitment. The buyer broker agreement guarantees the real estate agent's compensation for the real estate purchase…
What Real Estate Agents Should Do Before Listing a House
What should an agent do before listing your house? They should make multiple visits to the house and create a market analysis. Good agents will give tips on how to improve the marketability and enhance the house for sale. Real estate agents should discuss the location, condition and give other tips…
Characteristics Of A Great Real Estate Agent
What makes a good real estate agent? Trust, integrity, and good communication (phone and email)! Find an agent who is a good advocate, works hard and successfully buys and sells homes. Can your agent communicate the pros and cons to you and find great deals? Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips…
What's A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)?
When you're buying or selling a home, you want to get a comparative market analysis so you know the property value. In a comparative market analysis real estate agents compare the value of your property with that of similar properties. CMAs are used to determine at what price to list a property for…
Real Estate Agents: What's Dual Agency?
A real estate agent typically represents either the buyer or the seller. But if a listing agent brings the buyer to the table, that real estate agent is now a dual agent. What is dual agency? How can you protect yourself if you find yourself working in a dual agency situation. Check out this new…
Will A Buyer's Agent Try To Get The Best Price?
Home buyers wonder if their buyers' agent will try to get them the best price? They're concerned that since the buyer's agent gets a piece of the commission, they may not negotiate a tough deal. This Expert Real Estate Tips video discusses the issue.
Questions To Ask A Real Estate Agent
Don't be afraid to ask real estate agents questions before you hire them. Which real estate companies have they worked for and for how long? Do they hold an agent's license or broker's license? What is their specialty and can they provide references? How do they market real estate on the Internet…
Your Real Estate Agent May Know You Best
Real estate agents sometimes have a sixth sense for what a buyer wants. Is space, price range or style most important? How does a good agent discover what her client needs and wants? View this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for insight into how real estate agents figure out what their clients…
Real Estate Research Can Save You Money
How can you protect yourself from costly mistakes when buying and selling a home? How can you save money when you're looking at real estate? Educate yourself on the process, do research on your property and find a good agent to represent you. Real estate research in all areas of the real estate…
Buying A Home With A Broker Or Agent
Once you have decided to buy a home, you may decide you want to work with a broker or an agent. Brokers and agents provide a variety of services to home buyers. These include education, legwork and guidance.
Gloria Matlin, Coldwell Banker Agent
Top-selling real estate agent Gloria Matlin talks about how she works with buyers and sellers and why she loves to sell real estate.
