For sale by owner or a real estate professional?

Exposure

• Agents deal with a vast number of "Qualified" buyers, and they can select those who are interested in your home.
  
  
• They have contact with many people out of town who are relocating to your area.

Experience

• A real estate agent is a trained professional who will spend the necessary amount of time it may take to get your home SOLD.
  
  
• They understand and can aid in taking care of all the necessary paperwork to complete the buying process, as well as acting as a liaison between attorneys.
  
  
• Most buyers to prefer to deal with a real estate agent because the agent will give them their unbiased, professional opinion.
  
  
• Because agents understand all the different types of loans and financing options, they can provide information to prospective buyers about the right lending institution.
  
  
• They also will be able to assist in setting the right price to list your home, for the current market conditions.
  
  Advertising
  
  
• Real estate companies have many ways to advertise your home, not just a newspaper ad, or a "For Sale" sign in the yard. The following may be available.
  
  
• All have access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) which provides FREE home-buying magazines.
  
  
• Many have programs on local or cable T.V.
  
  
• Open houses for added exposure
  
  
• On-Line Services
  
  
• E-Mail addresses
  
  
  
  Showing Your Home
  
  
• Agents have trained expertise to help you get your home in tip-top condition before your prospective buyers arrive.

They know how to emphasize and focus on your home's good points. With all the time, effort, and knowledge it takes to sell a home, take some of the fear and frustration out of the process and hire a professional.