What Can Your Real Estate Agent Do For You?

What is an Agent?

We would like to clear up a popular misconception; the realtor, or real estate firm, is really the agent. The individual with whom you deal with is a sales representative. This is a necessary distinction as it is important to choose a competent sales representative with whom you feel comfortable and it is equally important to select a reputable agent. More often than not, the two go hand in hand as nothing attracts successful poeple like successful company.

Why an Agent?

As a seller, you are employing a real estate agent to act on your behalf for a specified period of time, except where an agent may be employed by a buyer. A listing agreement is the formal document that outlines the terms of the relationship between the seller and agent. The listing agreement also sets forth the fee that the seller will pay to the agent if the property is sold as a result of the efforts of the agent. The fee or commission is paid by the seller and is usually a percentage of the selling price.  In the marketing of ones property, there are many services that may be performed and these are mentioned in our commitment of service.

Is Experience Important?

While choosing a professional and competent salesman is of great importance for a seller, there are other considerations. A good sales representative must have efficient support services and the full back up of an experiences real estate agent. A professional real estate agents office, functions as a team. The sharing of all information and resources is of great importance, if client's best interests are to be well served. This means the ability to base marketing plans on sound strategies. It is the kind of leadership and teamwork that stems from solid management and years of combined experience in the residential real estate market.

And so, as you can see, there are many ways an experienced and professional real estate agent and sales representative can help you with the marketing of your property. At Graydon Hill Realty, we call this Service.