Wednesday, March 10, 2021

3 Reasons to Work with a Real Estate Agent in 2021

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home in Lexington MA2021 is the perfect time to do so!

The perks of working with an experienced agent are numerous and if your motive for considering FSBO (For Sale by Owner) is simply to save money, you might like to think again!

Your agent will do the negotiating

Think of all of the parties involved in a home sale, from the buyer and their agent to the appraiser and inspection company. There are dozens of parties to negotiate with and if you choose to go the FSBO route, you will be responsible for this all on your own.

Your agent has a strategy

An experienced agent has a strategy for selling homes. Your real estate agent knows where the buyers are looking and how to catch their eye.

You will net more money with an agent

Studies have shown working with a real estate agent can help you sell your home for more money than if you choose to do so without. For instance, a house sold by a homeowner sells on average for $210,000, while the house sold by an agent sells for $249,000.

If you are thinking about selling your home in Lexington MA this year and have questions about how I can help you achieve a successful sale, do not hesitate to reach out! 

Theresa D'Antuono