Why is it so important to use a listing agent in today’s housing market to get top
dollar on your home?
Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty. I love helping people. I’m a Senior Level Realtor and I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay!
Selling a home can be stressful and overwhelming, especially if this is your first time going through the process. That is why it is so important to have a great listing agent by your side.
True to the name, a listing agent is going to work for you. They are ethically obligated to work in your best interest through vetting offers, negotiations, repair requests and all the challenges that can come with a real estate transaction. But more importantly before they get you to the escrow process, a great listing agent is going to help you price your home right before going on the market!
According to real estate website Keeping Current Matters, 58% of agents indicate sellers have the most trouble setting the right price for their home. In other words, if the price ain’t compelling, it ain’t selling!!
Pricing your home right is the number one thing a seller must do in today’s
market. According to Lawrence Yun, chief economist with National Association
of Realtors, homes priced right are selling very quickly but homes priced too high
are deterring prospective buyers. They end up sitting on the market longer and creating price adjustments. In the East Bay, there is a lot of *intentional* underpricing, but you can underprice too high… effectively, resulting in an overpriced home. Pricing your home incorrectly for your city will give you lost value, decreased selling power and deter potential buyers because they think you want too much for the home.
This is why it is so important to get your price right the first time around. As a seller you don’t want to have multiple price improvements, not only is it super frustrating… but in real estate, you want to hit the ground running to facilitate a smooth sale. Coming out the gates incorrectly sends the wrong message to buyers and can handicap your sale. I see this over, and over, and over!
Bottomline: It is so crucial to have a great listing agent that will research current
market conditions, look at pricing trends, know your motivation and timeline to
sell, and price your home right to get you the most money on your investment.
If you would like more information on East Bay real estate data and learn more about what’s really going on, call me today and let’s talk about it! I’m a seasoned East Bay expert with a 5-Star rating. I’ll help you navigate the market and make it happen, whether that’s selling or buying or both!
And if you or someone you know needs to sell a home, ask me about my home-selling plans.. I took the pain out of negotiating with a Realtor and made it SUPER simple. Really! Choose Silver, Gold, or Platinum- Pick your Plan and Pick your Price. Terms do apply. I’m Tanja and I sell homes. Let’s get you going, Call me today!
And if you or someone you know needs to sell a home, ask me about my home-selling plans.. I took the pain out of negotiating with a Realtor and made it SUPER simple. Really! Choose Silver, Gold, or Platinum- Pick your Plan and Pick your Price. Terms do apply. I’m Tanja and I sell homes. Let’s get you going, Call me today!
I’m a Top Producing Realtor® in the OAKLAND / BERKELEY / EAST BAY AREA. I’ve been in the San Francisco East Bay Area since I came up to do my undergrad at UC Berkeley (a long time ago!), with a short stint at UC Davis while getting my Master’s. I take my duties as a Realtor® and Fiduciary very seriously, I enjoy educating my sellers and buyers along the way. Putting People, Before Profit.
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