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Selecting a Real Estate Professional

Selecting an agent is one of the most pivotal decisions when selling your home. It is important to seek advice about this important financial transaction from someone who "sells" houses for a living.

Working with professional real estate agents is beneficial for several reasons:

• They will help establish a fair asking price for your house.
• They will promote your house to other agents and list your property in multiple listing services so your house will receive maximum exposure.
• They will create, pay for and place advertising for you.
• They will schedule appointments to show your house to prospective buyers even when you are not there.
• They can weed out buyers who will not qualify for a mortgage.
• They can refer you to sources for insurance, inspections, legal counsel and financing.
• They will help negotiate with the buyer.