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Ellen Taracido, P.A. |
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EWM Realtors®
1700 East Las Olas Blvd. Suite 103
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33301
Email:
mail@taracidorealestate.com
Mobile: 917-804-4457
Office: 954-306-7400
Fax: 888-370-8437 |
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BUYERS |
| As a buyer, it usually costs nothing to hire a real estate
professional to help you find and purchase a home--your Realtor
will likely get a portion of the commission the seller pays to
his Realtor. When choosing an agent, get referrals from friends,
relatives, and co-workers, and then interview as many agents as
possible. Pick an agent that works in the neighborhoods you're
interested in. Listen to your agent, but make your own decision.
Of course, I want you to hire me!! |
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SELLERS |
Some homeowners think that selling their own home will save
money and give them an advantage over the Realtor-using
majority. Before you start down this complicated path, here are
a few reasons why using a real estate professional is important:
1) You will be drastically limiting your exposure to potential
buyers, which means it can take between 10 and 15 times longer
to sell your home. Houses that take a long time to sell usually
sell for less because buyers believe there must be something
wrong with them.
2) Most buyers find negotiating with sellers
extremely awkward, and therefore avoid For Sale By Owner
situations.
3) Most buyers use a Realtor in their home search,
and most buyers' agents will typically not work with FSBOs
because they will not be paid. This means you will have to offer
a selling commission to attract buyer's agents, which will cut
into your expected "savings."
4) Lack of negotiating experience
can result in a lower selling price, or worse, a bungled
contract and possible lawsuits. It is probably unwise to pit
your negotiating skills against those of experienced
professionals.
5) If you plan to use a lawyer to help you
negotiate, your lawyer's fees could be considerably higher than
a Realtor's commission. Unlike Realtors, lawyers do not get paid
for proactively representing your best interests or mediating
delicate situations.
6) You only pay a commission to your
Realtor if they successfully sell your home at a price you are
happy with. Of course, I want you to hire me!!
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