Listing agents are not obligated to agree to unreasonable requests from sellers, but that does not make them immune from fiduciary responsibility. Sellers may be unaware of the impact their decisions and demands have until it is too late.
While not always pleasant, it is much less of an emotional roller coaster to have realistic In order to avoid the emotional rollercoaster that home sellers can expect when dealing with buyers, it is important to have realistic expectations from the beginning. We gathered the most common experiences of home sellers to help you avoid their mistakes. Read on as we discuss three of the shady things some Diamond Bar listing agents do to get homeowners to sign a listing agreement.
Agree With Emotionally Valued Sales Price
An emotionally valued sales price is one that is based on the owner’s perception of the property’s value, not one based on factual appraisal values or an educated comparison of similar properties nearby that have recently sold. If you simply agree to list your property for the emotional valuation, you may be counting on a great deal of time passing with your overpriced home sitting on the market to convince you to lower the sales price as your concern increases. Online buyers quickly become acutely aware of current market values and simply scroll by if prices are too high or too low. Seasoned professional buyers like those at Casey Buys Houses understand how much your home means to you, and this is why we are completely transparent with every figure used in our offer. We also want you to have all of the facts, so the direct buyers at Casey Buys Houses will also tell you how much you’d profit by listing on the market. At Casey Buys Houses, we want you to make an educated decision about which method of home sales is best for your unique circumstances.
Accommodate Sellers Demands
In today’s competitive real estate market, sellers often try to take charge of the marketing for their properties. They think that the standard demands of a listing agent are unnecessary, and they attempt to take control of nearly every role of a listing agent. Sellers cannot comprehend the importance of high-quality digital photography and 360-degree virtual tours for online marketing unless they understand the technological advances in the marketplace. Nor do they believe the proven sales strategy of staging a property is worth the hassle and expense. Some Diamond Bar listing agents get homeowners to sign a listing agreement by allowing the seller to take charge of the listing; doubtful that the home will sell for the total market value. A real estate agent has the job of bringing you a qualified cash buyer when you sell your house directly. You are working with a highly qualified cash buyer when you choose to sell your house through an estate sale. There are no concerns about loan approval, showings or marketing expenses. Direct buyers like those at Casey Buys Houses can let you pick your guaranteed closing date in a few weeks if you’re ready.
Switch Out
Another one of the shady things some Diamond Bar listing agents do to get homeowners to sign a listing agreement is to lead sellers to believe that they, a top listing agent will handle the listing and therefore be worth their high commission. In reality, however, that agent will hand over the listing to a junior team member who is learning the ropes on your property while the top agent is on their way to another listing appointment. It can be frustrating to have to start at the beginning with another agent in the attempt to be heard when they hold one of the most significant transactions of your life in their hands. Working with a direct buyer like those at Casey Buys Houses means no switch-out because you’re working directly with your buyer, and there won’t be commissions to come off your profits at closing. In addition, when you sell directly to Casey Buys Houses, you won’t have any expenses, no worries about repairs, contingencies, or closing costs.
The direct buyers at Casey Buys Houses won’t pressure you, nor will you experience any of the shady things some Diamond Bar listing agents do to get homeowners to sign a listing agreement. Our goal isn’t to have the most listing agreements per year but to help you, our neighbors in Diamond Bar, solve problems. When you talk to one of our direct buyers at Casey Buys Houses, they stop everything and listen. At Casey Buys Houses, we understand that communication is the key to successful teamwork; our full-service team works with you to help make selling your home easy. We focus on you, the seller because at Casey Buys Houses, we want you to feel good about the deal long after leaving the closing table. At Casey Buys Houses, we take pride in improving our community and increasing home values, one homeowner at a time. Call Casey Buys Houses at (909) 455-9496.