Most people start looking for a Realtor as soon as they decide to sell their home. Listing with a Realtor seems like the simplest way to get the home on the market without having any knowledge of how the process works. The only other option they feel they have available to them is to sell the property themselves. Most of the time, this is not successful because the homeowner doesn’t know the process or the paperwork involved with selling real estate. Although selling with a Realtor may seem like the obvious choice, these are some reasons that you should consider a different option.
Loss of Privacy
Your house isn’t going to sell the first day it goes on the market, or after the first interested buyer takes a tour of the premises. In fact, it can take months of repeated visits or multiple open houses before you get a bite. Realtors make every attempt to be flexible with potential buyers and let them view listings at the times that are convenient for them. That means a loss of privacy to you and your family when you have to welcome strangers into your home.
Too Many Listings
A good agent will be aggressive at trying to sell your house. One that has too many listings to manage may fall short. The responsibility of vetting potential buyers, negotiating counter-offers, and getting your listing in front of the right type of buyers can be neglected. Some agents prioritize their listings according to the highest selling price. There may be other factors that make a property easier to sell, such as prime locations or proximity to good schools. These are more likely to get the majority of their attention while your home continues to sit unsold.
Your goal when you list your home for sale is to sell it quickly and get as close to the asking price as possible. You want a Realtor who will make every effort to get your house on the market and seen by as many potential buyers as possible. Every other seller wants the same thing. Since you majority is likely to look for the Realtor with the best reputation, too many buyers and sellers may be using the same realty company. This can result in less available time for the Realtor to focus on your listing.
Lack of Expertise
Even the most experienced Realtor may be lacking in knowledge and expertise in your area, the type of property you are selling, or with properties in the price range of your home. If the agent is used to selling luxury properties, they aren’t going to give you the same kind of attention for your $150,000 home.
A Third Option
Your only choices when you have a house for sale are not selling yourself or hiring a Realtor. You can also use a house buying company that eliminates the frustrating part of the process. Texas Ideal Properties is a house buyer that takes most of the hassle out of the house-selling process.
When you sell your house directly to a house buyer, you don’t have to have strangers coming into your home to view it or worry about bringing it up to speed before listing it. Give us a call at 713-493-2573 or fill out our short online form to find out how we can help.