
Is your real estate agent doing everything they should be?
Unless you’re a real estate expert, it’s hard to know if the agent you hired is genuinely working hard to sell your home or if they’re just waiting for their commission check.
At Manatee, we’ve bought and sold many properties and worked with numerous real estate agents.
We thought it might be helpful to outline what you should expect from a real estate agent when selling your home. If they’re not doing these things, you might want to consider finding a new agent.
Here’s what you should expect from your real estate agent:
Make Informed Suggestions — Your agent should provide well-informed advice about pricing, staging, listing, and marketing your home. If they seem unsure, it’s a red flag.
List & Market The Home — Think of your agent as your personal salesperson. They should create an attractive listing and market the property through open houses, showings, and other means.
Negotiate — Your agent should negotiate on your behalf and offer negotiation strategies once you receive an offer.
Handle Paperwork — Your agent should manage all the necessary paperwork to close your home sale and be your go-to resource for next steps.
We hope this helps!
If you want to skip using a real estate agent altogether, give us a call at 941-300-6090 — we can make you a fair cash offer on your home and buy as-is!