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What Zillow has to Say About Why You Should Use a Realtor to Sell Your Home

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Why Use a Real Estate Agent?

According to Zillow’s Group Consumer Housing Trends Report, 89 percent of sellers list their homes with a real estate agent. The sellers listed a strong sales track record, local market knowledge, trustworthiness, responsiveness, and a good reputation in the community as the most important attributes in a top agent.

A great Realtor will make a big difference in all aspects of the selling experience, from your profits to keeping your stress level under control.

Read on to explore what else Zillow Palm Springs has to say about selling your home.

What is the standard commission for a real estate agent?

Real estate agents work on a commission basis, making a percentage of the sale or purchase price of the home their client is buying or selling. Typically, as a seller, you’ll pay 6 percent of the sale price, with half of the total serving as the buyer’s agent’s commission.

What is the difference between a listing agent and a buyer’s agent?

The listing agent, also known as a seller’s agent, works for the seller to help them sell their house, from listing to closing. The buyer’s agent works for the buyer, guiding them through the process of finding a home they love, into negotiations, and all the way through closing.

Benefits of using a listing agent

You might ask yourself, “Why should I use a real estate agent to sell my home?” There are a number of services and plenty of expertise a real estate agent can provide, so it’s important for each seller to take a look at the list of benefits and decide if an agent is worth the expense.

1. Real estate agents provide local housing market expertise

2. Real estate agents market your listing

3. Real estate agents network with other agents to increase buyer interest

4. Real estate agents handle your negotiations

5. Real estate agents ease the selling process

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