 Discount
Companies, Discount Agents and For Sale By Owner (FSBO's)
FSBO's
You end up dealing, in
many cases, with an untrained novice who is not familiar with
real estate law or the real estate code of ethics. Something
might be overlooked that will cost you money later.
Also, without agents
involved, you would have to conduct your own negotiations on the
contract and make sure all the details are taken care of before
closing.
As professionals with the answers to your home-buying questions,
we can make your search for a new home less confusing.
Sharon closes homes every
month, she knows what to look out for. With Sharon looking
out for your best interests she can help you negotiate the
entire process with few, if any surprises.
Discount
Brokers
Sharon did an FMLS search
of the local discount brokers. Some franchises do better
than others but all of them are below the metro Atlanta average
in days on market, solds vs expireds/withdrawns. Agents
with fewer clientele have more time and energy to devote to
individual clients than do high volume agents.
Sharon sells 92% of the
homes she lists.
Why is that? The
answer is personal attention. Sharon physically holds each
client file in her hands and reviews it at least twice a week,
daily when the home is showing. Sharon has years of
experience and knows how to guide each unique situation to a
successful sale and then a successful closing. Your home
and your goals do not get lost in the numbers.
Sharon's average sales
price is 97+% of initial listing price.
The lower the commission,
the greater number of houses a discount Broker/Agent must sell
to create their necessary income. Basic logistics make it
impossible for the discount Brokers/Agents to give you the level
of service you can expect from Sharon.
4.9%
Commission
There are regular agents
that actually advertise this commission on their signs and
advertising. Sharon researched two of the most visual and
found these statistics: Agent 1---75 sold; 25
expired/withdrawn. In other words, one out of four homes
listed by this particular agent did not sell. Agent 2---44
sold; 25 expired/withdrawn. In other words, one out
of three houses listed by this particular agent did not sell.
Both of the agents Sharon researched are experienced and
professional. Inexperienced agents, whether discount or
not, often have higher than 50% of their listings not sell in
today's market.
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