Selling your home can be a daunting task.  Is paying a commission to a Realtor
®  worthwhile?  Before you make a costly mistake, consider the benefits, from A-Z, that one receives when working with a professional Realtor.

Advertising - The Realtor usually pays all advertising costs.
Bargain - Research shows 77% of sellers said their commission was well spent.
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ontract Writing - A Realtor can supply standard forms to speed the transaction.
Details - A Realtor frees one from handling the many details of selling a home.
Experience & Expertise in marketing, financing, negotiations, and more.
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inancial Know-How - A Realtor is aware of the many options for financing the sale.
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lossary - A Realtor understands and can explain real estate terminology and their meanings.
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omework - A Realtor will do homework on how to best market the home.
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information - If one has a real estate question, a Realtor will know (or can get) the answer.
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uggle Showings - a Realtor will schedule and handle all showings to meet the needs of the seller.
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eeps the seller's best interests in mind - It's a Realtor's job!
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aws - A Realtor is up to date on real estate laws that affect the seller.
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ultiple Listing Service - The most effective means of bringing buyers and sellers together.
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egotiation - A Realtor will assist and guide in all contract negotiations.
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pen Houses - A popular marketing technique.
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rospects - A Realtor has a network of contacts that can produce potential buyers.
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ualifies Buyers - Avoid opening the home to "curiosity seekers."
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EALTOR - Unlike other licensees, an agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors and subscribes to a strict code of ethics.
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uggested Price - A Realtor will do a market analysis to establish a fair price range.
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ime - Something a Realtor saves the seller.
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nbiased Opinion - Most owners are too emotional about their homes to be objective.
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isionary - A Realtor, based on past experience, can point out potential benefits and detriments in an offer.
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isdom - A knowledgeable Realtor can offer the wisdom that comes with experience.
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Marks the Spot - A Realtor is right there through the final signing of papers.
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ard Signs - A Realtor provides a professional sign, encouraging serious buyers.
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ero-Hour Support - Selling a home can be an emotional experience.  A Realtor can help.

Reprinted with permission from Union County Reporter:  The Official Publication of the Greater Union County Association of REALTORS, March/April 2010 edition