A great Real Estate Agent for a Seller is a jack of all trades. They will help you prepare property home for sale, set a price, determine a selling strategy and negotiate with buyers. Below is general information on duties of a Seller’s agent.
Seller’s Agent Definition:
A Seller’s Agent is the real estate agent or REALTOR® who represents the person who wants to sell their property. “Seller’s Agent” and “Listing Agent” are often used interchangeably. This in contrast to a Buyer’s Agent, who represents the person who is interested in purchasing the property.
First Meeting with a Realtor to Sell Your Home:
When you’re selling your property, the first meeting that you have with a Real Estate Agent is often referred to as a Listing Consultation. During the consultation, your agent will look at your property and learn more about your goals for selling. They will discuss your property’s selling features with you, and suggest improvements that could lift your price. They’ll also do a comparative market analysis (CMA), which looks at comparable properties that have sold nearby, to determine a recommended price.
Listing Agent Duties:
Since every sale is different the below is a general list of the agent’s duties.
- Prepare your property to sell.
- If necessary, help you to stage your property to sell.
- Taking pictures that will show the property at it’s best.
- Deciding on a sale price.
- Marketing and listing your property to potential buyers and their agents.
- Negotiating a sale price for the property.
- Once an offer is accepted, handling everything up to the closing of the sale.