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Things Your Real Estate Agent Said

If you’re selling a house, you need a real estate agent you can trust. 

This doesn’t only mean that you can trust this person to negotiate for you honestly; it also means that you need to be secure in the knowledge that any advice given is sound and trustworthy. 

So when you look at things your real estate agent said before you made the appointment, be sure they were acting in your best interests, 

If your real estate agent has been in any way misleading, it may be time to find a new, more reliable real estate agent. 

Things Your Real Estate Agent Said that Might Have Mislead You

1. Your house is worth a small fortune. Of course it is, but price is also relative. So don’t be tempted to use a real estate agent who offers you the highest price. He/she is not the one who will be making the purchase and paying the money; and it’s very easy for them to backtrack at a later stage.   
2. An open house will attract lots of buyers. In fact open houses often attract minimal genuine buyers, but give the real estate agent a wonderful opportunity to get new leads and build up a client base. 
3. My experience will help get you the best deal possible. Well maybe; unless the real estate agent passes you on to a less experienced colleague to do the work. Make sure you know who will be dealing with every aspect relating to the marketing of your home. 
4. Use air freshener to make your home smell fresh and clean. In fact if you’re having an open house, baking a cake or fresh cookies is more likely to turn on buyers. Air freshener might make it smell like a “ladies’ room”.
5. Don’t let buyers in if your house is a mess. Sometimes potential buyers who want to look at a house impulsively are the ones more likely to put in an offer to buy. Do a quick clean and let them in. 
6. Hang in for a better bid. In today’s market it is often better to accept a low offer than hang on and wait for something better. The real estate agent will get less commission, but so what.
7. Leave personal items in the house for potential buyers to see – it’ll make the house look better. While valuable items may be attractive, personal items can be off-putting. Also, if you leave fixtures in place that aren’t for sale there’s a danger a buyer will insist on them staying. So do a thorough clean out before you open up. 
8. Remove your furniture because the rooms will look larger. No they won’t; they will usually look bare and unlived in. If you’re moving before the house has sold, staging becomes an even more important issue. 

If You are looking for a professional agent, who will never mislead you - who will give you the correct picture - one who has great references and who will hold your hand all the way, from the listing to getting the home sold and on to the closing - then please let me assist you with your home sale.

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