Once you have decided to sell your home, you’ll want to list your home with a real estate agent. The agent will ask you to sign a Listing Agreement – an official document granting the listing agent and his brokerage permission to represent you in the marketing and sale of your property.
The articles in this section will give you the information you need to know when listing your home with Laura.
How Listing Agents Help
A good real estate agent will save you time and money when selling your home. Find out all the other things a listing agent can do for you, including ordering a property profile, preparing marketing materials, arranging for inspections and reports, following up with open house visitors, reviewing purchase offers, assisting in transferring utilities to the buyer, and more. Learn more about how a real estate agent can help you.
Understanding Agency
Agency law protects home sellers from conflicts of interest, and ensures your real estate agent or REALTOR ® serves you with care, integrity and loyalty. Brush up on the types of agency relationships, so you can select the listing agent that meets your particular needs as a seller. Learn more about understanding agency in real estate.
Marketing Your Home
If you market it, they will come! No matter how attractive your home’s features or asking price, you can’t sell a house without a sound and suitable marketing plan. Your real estate agent must put their local market expertise to work to give your property maximum exposure, bringing in those coveted buyers. Learn more about how your agent can get the word out about your home sale.
