What’s Your Home Worth?

When it comes to selling your home, working with a licensed real estate agent is more than a matter of convenience, it’s a decision that can protect you legally and financially. Agents ensure all required disclosures and documentation are correctly prepared, helping sellers avoid costly fines or legal issues down the road.

Beyond compliance, listing your home with a professional can significantly impact your bottom line. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), homes sold with an agent in 2022 had a median sale price of $435,000, while homes sold by owners without an agent (FSBOs) had a median price of only $380,000, an average difference of $55,000 (“FSBOs Reach All-Time Low”).

In addition, a survey by Clever Real Estate found that 36% of FSBO sellers made legal mistakes due to a lack of understanding of contracts and disclosures, 40% didn’t fully understand the paperwork, and 43% reported buyers were less trusting of them because they didn’t have professional representation (“Why FSBOs Say They Regret Not Using a Real Estate Agent”).

Working with an agent ensures you’re not leaving money on the table or exposing yourself to unnecessary risk. From marketing and pricing strategy to negotiation and closing, a qualified agent provides peace of mind and financial gain.

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Works Cited

“FSBOs Reach All-Time Low, More Sellers Rely on Agents.” National Association of REALTORS®, 13 Dec. 2023, https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/fsbos-reach-all-time-low-more-sellers-rely-on-agents.

“Why FSBOs Say They Regret Not Using a Real Estate Agent.” National Association of REALTORS®, 4 Oct. 2023, https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/sales-marketing/why-fsbos-say-they-regret-not-using-a-real-estate-agent.