The journey from the decision to sell your home to the closing table can go in many directions.
To layout the path for your home sale, you should explore your selling options before signing a listing agreement with a real estate agent in Port Orchard for the best possible outcome. Licensed agents serve a great purpose for some selling situations. That’s why Kitsap Home Pro has their own in-house agents and builds relationships with other agents in the community. However, many people don’t realize you do not need an agent in order to sell your home. In fact, there are ways to sell your house that agents cannot help you with, and many don’t even know about the other options.
FSBO – For Sale By Owner
Often, sellers attempt the for sale by owner (FSBO) method of home sales to save the real estate commissions before eventually signing a listing agreement in Port Orchard. You should enter into this venture with your eyes wide open to the realities of what can go wrong with an FSBO listing. Unfortunately, only about eleven percent of these owners are successful in their efforts, which equates to a great deal of time and money lost and some costly lessons learned. Homebuyers are searching the top sites for homes, and if your property isn’t there, you’re missing out on a large pool of potential buyers. There are sites that homeowners can list FSBO on. However, the listing still needs to be built and marketed well. One of the top issues for sellers on these sites is the low-quality digital images used. The pictures on a listing are the first impression a potential buyer will get. Most for sale by owners will use pictures from their phone or other low quality photographs. The pictures are usually dark and at odd angles that do not showcase your house very well to potential buyers. Another sticking point is setting a realistic listing price, too high or too low, and the outcome is the same, you’ll get little interest in the property. Finally, negotiating your home’s sale can also become an emotionally charged event that could derail the deal, so it’s essential to keep this in mind and remain calm. Remember, while this may be your house, it’s business to your buyers and not personal.
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Freshening up the appearance of your home and making preparations for the inevitable showings and photos for marketing can be time-consuming and expensive; however, a good agent knows the importance of meeting the highest standards for your listing to stand out among the competition. While speediness is not the strong suit of a real estate agent, time is an essential factor to consider before signing a listing agreement in Port Orchard. An agent can tell you the average number of days homes are currently sitting on the market, so you can decide if you can afford any possible delays, including those that follow your acceptance of an offer. However, the payoff for your patience is earning the highest potential market value for your home, and with the seller’s market, you may find yourself coming out on the top of a bidding war!
Professional Investor
Perhaps the thought of strangers walking through your home or scanning the images of your property online leaves you with a less than comforting feeling. When you’re working with a professional investor, you can forget about all of the hassles of keeping everything spotless and your family ready to pack up and go. If you’re in a hurry for the sale proceeds, before signing a listing agreement in Port Orchard with an agent, you should know that Kitsap Home Pro can close on most properties in a matter of days if necessary. You won’t need to worry about passing the inspection or any delays caused by problems they find or your buyers backing out. Kitsap Home Pro a professional investor who will make you an offer for your home as-is in any condition.
Hybrid Agent Investor
No matter what obstacles you may be facing, there’s a new option that sellers should know about before signing a listing agreement in Port Orchard, the hybrid agent investor. Combining the best of both, these professional investors are also licensed real estate agents who can work for you as an agent or as a professional investor. Of course, a hybrid agent investor wants what is best for you, so they lay all of the numbers out on the table with absolutely nothing hidden. First, they will detail what you would likely earn from the sale by using a traditional listing on the MLS, working as your real estate agent, including their commissions. Next, you’ll be provided with all of the details of a direct offer to buy your home for cash, working as a professional buyer, with no commissions. Hybrid agent investors will do this for you to make an educated decision about which method of sale works best for your specific circumstances. Of course, to do this, you need to know how much cash you’d have in your pocket when you leave the closing table.
Consider calling Kitsap Home Pro before signing a listing agreement. Kitsap Home Pro has the best of all selling options rolled into one. The hybrid agent investors at Kitsap Home Pro want what is best for you, so there is no obligation to work with us and no pressure. We’re your neighbors who live and work here in Port Orchard and look forward to helping you with all of your future real estate needs. At Kitsap Home Pro, we’re always fair because we want to ensure you’ll feel good about the deal long after closing. Contact Kitsap Home Pro today at (360) 329-4331.