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Selling your own home takes specialized knowledge

Date: 02/27/2017 | Source: http://www.thestar.com

Selling your home is a time consuming endeavor that needs to be approached with caution, even at the thought of saving money. The benefit of working with a real estate agent is they can help you set your homes' true market value, negotiate the sale to maximize your return, and most importantly, create a market demand by brining in multiple buyers. As Kawartha Lake Realtors, we understand the true value of properties over all the local lakes and towns in the area. If you want a free market assessment on your home please give us a call today.

 

Article Summary:

• This is when a real-estate brokerage agrees to list the home on the MLS, but allows you to perform many of the services typically offered by brokerages.

• This includes pricing, marketing, arranging viewings for prospective buyers, hosting open houses, negotiating with buyers, processing and reviewing offers and dealing with a lot of important paperwork.

• Of course, a prospective buyer may also, in addition, take their own steps to determine if the information is accurate.It’s important to remember that brokerages may offer a wide spectrum of services, ranging from very limited services, such as a mere posting, to a comprehensive level of service and everything in between.Consider meeting with several representatives to discuss your needs and find out if they are able to offer the services you need at a price you’re prepared to pay, and get it in writing. Commissions and fees, as well as services provided, differ with every brokerage.
 

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