Its a buyer market. Why should I hire a Realtor rather than do Buy Owner. Or list on MLS. I see tons of signs listed in front of houses with realtors that have not sold for months. I get the impression that if my Buy Owner sign w/ listing on MLS is not working, why would the Realtors' sign and MLS do any better.
2007-04-20 08:44:41 · 8 answers · asked by KAZONE 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I would hire a realtor and also do a listing on MLS. Depending on where in Arizona you are selling (but most places are the same) the reason the houses you see aren't selling is either because 1. they are over-priced by the owner or 2. it isn't buying season. actually AZ is just entering buying season (spring/summer is when all the out of towners go there on vacation and look at houses) and having a realtor would help you to sell the house faster since they know what buyer/s are looking for and can help you present your house in a way that will make it easier to sell. Also, the realtor can help to list your house and get the word out. doing it on your own without any real estate experience is not a good idea for the type of market that arizona has.
2007-04-20 08:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by thunderwear 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Buyer's market means that there is an abundance of properties and Buyer's are able to get great deals because Sellers are having trouble selling. This is exactly when you need a REALTOR to help you.
How did you get your listing in the MLS? MLS is the computer system that REALTORs put their listings into. You can't get your listing into the system unless you are listed with an agent. There are a lot of online scams that say you're in the "MLS" but it's not actually the same system the agents are using. If you can go to your county Association of REALTORs website or REALTOR.com and your house pops up then you're in the actual REALTORs MLS. If not, you're paying for something else. Another way to tell is did you offer to pay Buyer's Agent fees? In order to be listed in the MLS your listing must say that you are willing to pay for the Buyer's Agent.
2007-04-20 16:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by mycornerofbrickheaven 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason you are seeing all of those signs are because it is currently a buyer's market. This means you need a Realtor more than ever. Realtors spend their days looking for and meeting buyers and sellers. They only get paid when they find a match. Beyond the MLS, it is who they know. Plus, you are emotionally attached with your home and may need an objective point of view. You need to do all you can to get an edge of the competition.
2007-04-20 16:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember people who use a realtor to find a house, the buyer pays nothing to use a realtor. The realtor gets his or her fee from the listing agent.
2007-04-20 18:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin K. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes Realtor can help you find a buyer,not only just the signs and the housing market today is very high,so many people are not yet looking for a house,maybe if it get lower.so maybe try to hire real state agent to help you sale your house.
2007-04-20 15:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by jeff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A GOOD Realtor will do a lot of marketing and has a network of people from all over the US.
If you want, I know several GOOD Realtors in AZ. If you send me an e-mail with your name, address and phone number. Ill have one get in touch with you.
2007-04-22 09:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by Paul D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiring a Realtor gets you a lot more exposure AND
You do Not pay them unless the sale goes through.
2007-04-20 15:54:25 · answer #7 · answered by kate 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
at this time, I think you should see if you can sell it on ur own first....that way you can save urself money
2007-04-20 15:52:50 · answer #8 · answered by teaspoon520 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋