What Makes A Good Boise Listing Agent?
One of the most important things you can do when selling your home is find a good listing agent. An experienced REALTOR® can help sell your home quickly and at a fair market price. Below is a list of services a good agent should provide to you.
Suggest a Sellable Sales Price
In today's market, putting the right price on your home from the get-go is key to a timely and successful sale. The price must be competitive for the area where you live and it must be comparable to other homes that are similar in size and style. A real estate agent can get information that you can't, including data like original price, sold price, and average days on market for active, pending, and sold listings. The agent can then use this data to help you determine a fair and marketable price that will increase buyer traffic and enhance your chances of a quick sale.
Help Get You the Highest Price for Your Home
Homes that show well usually sell for closer to the asking price. An agent can suggest inexpensive ways to increase curb appeal and stage the interior of your home so that it will attract buyers.
Make Your Home Shine Online
With 97% of buyers searching for homes online, having your home showcased in the best light on the internet is imperative. A good agent should write a detailed description, create a virtual tour, and take professional photos. These items should highlight the best features of the house, grab the buyer's attention, and enhance the likelihood of an internet view leading to an actual showing. Read more about this HERE!
Employ an Effective Marketing Plan
For an agent, listing a home should be more than just signing an agreement, putting the listing on the MLS, and slapping a sign and a lockbox on the property. A good agent should have an effective marketing plan that reaches every generation.
Have Experience in Negotiation
Although price is important, several terms need to be discussed and considered when negotiating an offer. These include but are not limited to financing terms, date of possession, inspection rights, inclusion or exclusion of furnishings, repairs, contingencies, and other special terms and conditions. When an offer comes in, your agent needs to be able to walk you through the terms being presented, recommend you seek legal or professional counsel when appropriate, and advise you in negotiations.
Keep Things Organized and Running Smooth
One of the greatest benefits of working with a good agent is that they keep things organized and on schedule. They know what needs to be done, and they pay attention to the details of the sale. This helps the process run smoothly and without unnecessary stress.
Be Available and Facilitate Communication
Good communication between you and your agent is vital. A good agent should clearly explain the listing and selling process, keep you updated on the marketing of your property, inform you of showings that are taking place, seek feedback from agents and buyers who view the property, provide feedback promptly to you upon receipt, and be available for questions and concerns that come up throughout the entire sales process and even after closing.
A good real estate agent is a valuable resource when you are selling your home. By providing the services above, we at TripleCord build enduring relationships with our clients so as to be their experienced REALTOR® of choice. CLICK HERE to find out more about the specific services we provide to our Seller clients.
