Selling my home in the Antelope Valley.. NEED ADVICE PLEASE!!?

Question

I put my house on the market in 02/07, I had a less than ambitious agent. When the listing expired i looked for another agent who was "hungry" to make a sale. I interviewed and found one who seemed appropriate. Now I feel this agent is condenscending, and wanting me to "under price" my home for a quick sale. He has shown me listings for my area, sold homes and homes for sale, but it still seems to me that he wants me to underprice it. I'm not comfortable with this I cannot find my home online for sale, he says it is no fliers in the box,(for sale sign is up) and no ad in the newspaper.When I called him on this he said he would get right on it then I got an email saying BEFORE he prints fliers and puts the ad in the paper, he STRONGLY suggests that I lower my asking price as " I am not in control of determining my selling price but the market is in control". Which i get But if I go to low, then I will only be able to move from one ghetto to the next, jus bigger hse Change agent/wait?

so should i wait or just find another agent?

I have been researching the market in my area and surrounding I've done that since the first moment he told me the price I should sell at. He EMAILED me a house that went on the market the same day as "OUR" house did, and my house is about 6 thousand more, other than that, the houses in my area may be a bit cheaper(no more than a few thousand) but with less sq feet and one less bedrooms. My hse built in 56' but in good shape, my backyard needs work. ie no grass and a bit messy from the dogs but no major problem. I put in new windows and a new heatng/AC system, fence all around, grass/green in the front 2 good updated bathrooms, and a kitchen that is decent, only floor needs to be replaced(installed a few yrs ago but already worn) i wouldnt have a problem with negotiating but if I go SO low on my price, it won't be to my benefit. I just wondered try a different agent (i dont mind selling lower just dont wanna get duped!) or just wait The hse i want isnt dropping as much..

Answer 1

This agent may be right but I think he should have been upfront with you from the beginning. If he felt the list price was so high he did not want to spend time or money marketing it he should have refused your listing. I have done that.

Investigate the market, look back at what he said from the beginning, switch agents if you want to, look at what else is for sale right now in your area and price range.

It may be that you don't want to sell right now.

You need an agent that is honest. Some of those guys you turned down...maybe they were telling you a truth you didn't want to hear.

But again, I don't like the game this agent seems to have pulled on you.

Answer 2

Okay, the agent does have one thing right, neither of you are really in control of the sale price (beyond saying "no"), the Buyers have as much control.

However, if you don't feel they are on board with you, replace them.

I would recommend you be objective in your assessment of price, though. Look around and see what you can buy within a mile or two of your home for your asking price.

Answer 3

Find a new agent...one that cares.

On a side note this is probably not the best time to try and sell, especially since it is 100 degrees out in Palmdale and Lancaster right now.

Answer 4

now is really not the best time to sell, alot of lenders have closed due to foreclosures and the market has crashed. plus, antelope valley is still developing, there are still alot of brand new houses for buyers to go ranging at the same price. not to mention those foreclosures and short sales which would really come out cheaper compared to yours.

Answer 5

I would change your agent now, while the problems are small. Find one that you're comfortable with, even if it means going through 10 of them. Do what makes YOU feel comfortable, it IS YOUR house!

Answer 6

I would price it lower if you want to sell it soon. If you don't need to sell it soon, wait a year.