When someone decides, it’s an appropriate time, to sell their home, they face many relevant decisions. One of the principal ones, is, whether to try to sell it, themselves, in a process, referred to, as For Sale, By Owner, or FSBO, or to hire a licensed, professional, real estate agent, to represent them. Obviously, having been a Real Estate Licensed Salesperson, for over a decade, I have a somewhat, biased, perspective, but, this article, will attempt to briefly examine, and consider, both the advantages and disadvantages, of proceeding, in either direction.

Most state’s real estate laws, as well as the Code of Ethics, of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and the local, constituent, societies, require a set of rules, those licensed to sell real estate, as well as Realtors, must, abide by. While these might, seem, both logical, as well as reasonable, in the real world, there are often, many challenges, to an individual, proceeding, in accordance with, the finest aspects, of truly ethical behavior. With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly examine, consider, and review, 5 of these, potential challenges, and obstacles.

While there are numerous reasons, it makes sense, to use the services of, a quality, licensed, real estate professional, perhaps, the most important one, is, to hire someone, with significant, negotiating skills, and abilities, in order to help you, get the best possible results. Many factors impact, whether one gets you the finest results, you seek and need/ want, including, getting the homeowner, the best possible price, in the shortest period of time, and with, a minumum of hassle/ stress. With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly examine, consider, and discuss, 6 keys to quality, professional, real…

When a homeowner decides, and determines, for whatever, reason, or combination of reasons, it’s time to sell his home, he has the option of attempting to do so, on his own, known as a FSBO (For Sale, By Owner), or hiring a real estate agent. Many studies have been published, which indicate, in the vast number of instances, and circumstances, however, they benefit, from using an agent. In fact, these studies indicate, they net, a higher price, do so in a shorter – period of time, and experience far less hassle and/ or strength, when they hire a professional, to handle…

Stop for a moment and think about your advisors. Who are they? What do you look for when selecting them?

Most states seek to protect citizens, by imposing specific legal restrictions, and licensing, of those involved, in selling real estate. In addition, individual Multiple Listing Service’s and both, national, as well as state and local realtor organizations, have, even stronger, and more – detailed, specific, Codes of Ethics. When seeking one’s best representation, whether you are a homeowner, seeking to sell your home, or a qualified, potential buyer, searching, for a home, of your own, it’s essential, to hire someone, who you, truly do, and believe, deserves your TRUST.

In the vast number of instances, real estate agents, use conducting an Open House, as one of their marketing tools, to serve their homeowner – clients. However, if you have attended several of these, conducted by different agents, you probably realize, there is often, a significant difference, in the quality, effectiveness, and impact, dependent on a number of factors. As a Real Estate Licensed Salesperson, in the State of New York, as well as the owner of, both, personal residential property, and rental properties, I strongly believe, one needs to be represented by an agent, who uses these, in the…

Whether you are a licensed, real estate agent/ representative, or are, either a homeowner, seeking to hire the best agent, to serve your needs, priorities, etc, or a qualified, potential buyer, hoping to find the home, of your dreams, and needs, it’s important to seriously consider, and evaluate/ understand, the BETTER approach to quality, real estate representation. With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly, examine, consider, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means and represents, and why, it makes, such a significant difference, as it related to getting the best, and the rest, of the pack…

In nearly every area of this country, homeowners, and potential buyers, have the option, of selecting, from a large number of licensed, real estate agents (Salespersons, Associate Brokers, and Brokers). While there are many considerations, and every individual circumstance, might be somewhat unique, one essential mind – sets, is, whomever, one hires and selects, should/ must be, ready, willing, and able, to BRING it, and make a significant difference, for the better, for his clients and customers. With that in mind, this article will attempt, to briefly discuss, consider, and evaluate, using the mnemonic approach, what this means, and represents.

Licensed real estate agents, by, both law, and the Code of Ethics, owe their clients (and customers) several duties, and obligations. While, one might hope, everyone would consistently, automatically, proceed with the utmost degree of integrity, and commitment to those they serve, and represent, this article will attempt to briefly discuss, examine, review, and consider, 6 principal duties, they are obligated to provide, either legally, professionally, ethically, and/ or. morally.

Most people recognize, while the commission charged, by real estate agents, is often, quite similar, within local communities, they vary. Not only is it the law, but the most efficient, effective way, to conduct business. Although homeowners should not focus, all their attention, on this rate, it is, of course, one, which should, and is considered, quite often.