If you're like most people, you've probably thought to yourself: "Real Estate Agents make entirely too much money for the work that they do." At the risk of being shot at the next Realtor Party, I'm going to just come out and say that I agree with you.
I'm the owner of Washington Realty Source in Lynnwood Washington. I specialize in helping Move-Up Buyers sell their current homes and move into the homes that better meet their needs.
Working with Move-Up Buyers is a niche that some would say pays excessively to the Real Estate Agents who work it. If a Real Estate agent were to list your Seattle home and sell it for you, then help you with the purchase of your next home, their pay for this work would amount to a year's pay for a lot of people. At least it used to. A small group of elite Realtors put a stop to it.
Armed with knowledge with a deep understanding of the economy and local real estate markets a small group of Realtors have started to do something unheard of. They're selling homes for free. But don't start feeling bad for them just yet. In most cases to qualify for this free offer you must agree to purchase another home through them within 30 days of the close of your current home. So, in the end they will be getting paid, just not by you. They'll make their money from the commission paid by the seller of the next home you buy.
After hearing of this offer most people want to know what the catch is, or what corners the agents will be cutting to make this possible. The truth is, you're likely to get the same or better service than you would likely get from any other Realtor. Most of these Agents have a "Cancel at Any Time" guarantee, and they work hard to make sure you don't use it. The other thing to remember is that they won't be getting paid unless they get the job done, and trust me, they want to get paid. And since they won't get paid until your house is sold, you can believe they'll be working hard to get this done quickly.
The other concern most people have is with the caliber of the Agent who will be listing their home. The majority of Agents offering this program are among the best in the country. For most top producing agents, the bulk of their income comes from referrals. Referrals only come from satisfied customers so, assuming you hire a reputable Agent; you will be a satisfied customer.
Finding an Agent in your area who does this should be relatively simple. These Agents are frequently pioneers in the industry, and were usually among the first to realize the importance of internet marketing. This will make them easy to find. A quick Google search for "Sell Your Home For Free" and your city name should find you at least one Real Estate Agent with a similar program.
Low home prices and historically low interest rates make this an obviously good time to buy; it's just a little tougher to sell is all. As a home seller you will be competing with a sea of foreclosures, and you probably won't get as much money for your home as you would have in 07'. But if you've outgrown your home, or you want to take advantage of the amazing opportunities available today, you will need to sell. At least now you won't have to overpay when you do it.
I'm the owner of Washington Realty Source in Lynnwood Washington. I specialize in helping Move-Up Buyers sell their current homes and move into the homes that better meet their needs.
Working with Move-Up Buyers is a niche that some would say pays excessively to the Real Estate Agents who work it. If a Real Estate agent were to list your Seattle home and sell it for you, then help you with the purchase of your next home, their pay for this work would amount to a year's pay for a lot of people. At least it used to. A small group of elite Realtors put a stop to it.
Armed with knowledge with a deep understanding of the economy and local real estate markets a small group of Realtors have started to do something unheard of. They're selling homes for free. But don't start feeling bad for them just yet. In most cases to qualify for this free offer you must agree to purchase another home through them within 30 days of the close of your current home. So, in the end they will be getting paid, just not by you. They'll make their money from the commission paid by the seller of the next home you buy.
After hearing of this offer most people want to know what the catch is, or what corners the agents will be cutting to make this possible. The truth is, you're likely to get the same or better service than you would likely get from any other Realtor. Most of these Agents have a "Cancel at Any Time" guarantee, and they work hard to make sure you don't use it. The other thing to remember is that they won't be getting paid unless they get the job done, and trust me, they want to get paid. And since they won't get paid until your house is sold, you can believe they'll be working hard to get this done quickly.
The other concern most people have is with the caliber of the Agent who will be listing their home. The majority of Agents offering this program are among the best in the country. For most top producing agents, the bulk of their income comes from referrals. Referrals only come from satisfied customers so, assuming you hire a reputable Agent; you will be a satisfied customer.
Finding an Agent in your area who does this should be relatively simple. These Agents are frequently pioneers in the industry, and were usually among the first to realize the importance of internet marketing. This will make them easy to find. A quick Google search for "Sell Your Home For Free" and your city name should find you at least one Real Estate Agent with a similar program.
Low home prices and historically low interest rates make this an obviously good time to buy; it's just a little tougher to sell is all. As a home seller you will be competing with a sea of foreclosures, and you probably won't get as much money for your home as you would have in 07'. But if you've outgrown your home, or you want to take advantage of the amazing opportunities available today, you will need to sell. At least now you won't have to overpay when you do it.
About the Author:
Nick Bert is the Owner of Washington Realty Source in Lynnwood Washington. Nick specializes in helping Move-Up Buyers get out of the home their in and into the home of their dreams. He's best know for his "Buy Your Next House Thru Me and I'll Sell Your Home for Free" Guarantee.
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