How a Real Estate Agent Can Help Before, During & After Your Home Sale

In 2021, 92% of homes sold in the U.S. sold with the help of an agent or a broker. Of course, most people know how helpful a real estate agent is during the selling process, but most people don't realize that real estate agents are beneficial to you before, during, and even after the sale. 

Real estate agents are obligated to their clients to ensure a smooth home sale process. They are their client's advocates; the professional clients turn to for help. Take a look at a few ways a real estate agent can help a seller through the real estate process.

Before

Before a home is on the market, real estate agents must know the current market conditions and determine the listing price based on those conditions and the home's value. 

Top real estate agents will price each home with their immense skills and knowledge in understanding the market and comparable sales. As a seller, you should be aware that pricing a home too high can cause a deal to take longer than usual and can also stir up issues within the selling process. Buyers may avoid your house because of the price, and if they avoid it long enough, it will give your home a bad reputation. 

Correctly pricing a home is one of the most critical things in producing promising results for the sale of your home. Savvy agents will price, stage, and market to generate multiple offers and maximize higher returns for the seller. One way to get a general understanding of the market is to research the surrounding competition and analyze their current prices and performance.

During

Want to make sure your home is getting in front of potential buyers? Real estate agents are responsible for marketing your home and communicating efficiently during the real estate process. 

Marketing your home will bring potential buyers online to your front door in a quick fashion. Real estate agents are skilled in promoting your property through all media channels, including blogs, social media sites, personal connections, and many other avenues. The internet is where potential buyers are first introduced to your home, so ensure you post and highlight quality pictures that will drive traffic to your property.

Another way a real estate agent can ensure a smooth home sale process is by opening clear lines of communication with the sellers. The agent should help look through prospects and offers, answer any questions, and choose the best candidate for the sale. A seller must know what is happening with their home's sale, so real estate agents should regularly update their customers on the feedback from showings and about anything else that may concern them.

After

You're not alone if you're wondering what comes next after identifying a buyer and accepting an offer. With the help of an agent, clients can find peace of mind knowing their agent is there to handle to nitty gritty. After a home sells, the agent can help negotiate terms with the buyer, such as the listing agreement, repair requests, and seller leaseback period. It is common to think that the agent's job is finished once the house has sold, but that is not necessarily true. 

The closing process includes many important details, including a title search, home inspection, final walk-throughs, and finalizing the sale on the closing date. With so many elements to take care of, the client can trust their agent to help complete any loose ends between the buyer and seller.

Choose Emerald Isle Realty

You want a real estate agent who can help you quickly put your best foot forward, support you through the process, and seal the deal at the end of the day. The staff of caring agents at Emerald Isle Realty offers just that. As a family-owned company specializing in southern Outer Banks, NC, real estate, our team has sold beautiful and luxurious properties for over 50 years and knows how to impress a potential buyer in record time.

Are you interested in learning more about how a real estate agent can help you before, during, and after your real estate journey? Here at Emerald Isle Realty, our staff of knowledgeable and experienced top-producing five-star service REALTORS® can guide you through the complex process of buying or selling a home. Our top-performing agents at Emerald Isle Realty are available to answer any questions you may have – please give us at (800) 304-4060 for assistance in the buying/selling process.