Can I sell my house or do I really need a Real Estate agent? Historically, even in the robust of markets, the majority of property 'for-sale-by-owner' eventually gets listed with an agent.

The majority of buyer's find a new home by using a Real Estate agent. The real estate agent has the skills, knowledge, and contacts that are essential to getting your property sold at the right price.

Marketing your home to other agents and to potential buyers is the key to success. We know the Outer Banks.

Seller's Agent

When selling real estate, you may 'list' your property for sale with a real estate firm. You'll sign a 'listing agreement' authorizing the firm and its agents to represent you in your dealings with buyers as your seller's agent. Be sure to read and understand the listing agreement before you sign it.

Using A Seller's Agent

The listing firm and its agents must promote your best interests, be loyal to you, follow your lawful instructions, provide you with all material facts that could influence your decisions, use reasonable skill, care and diligence, and account for all monies they handle for you. Once you have signed the listing agreement, the firm and its agents may not give any confidential information about you to prospective buyers or their agents without your permission so long as they represent you. However, until you sign the listing agreement, you should avoid telling the listing agent anything you would not want a buyer to know.

How is A Seller's Agent Paid?

To help you sell your property, the listing firm and its agents will offer to perform a number of services for you. This may include: helping you price your property, advertising and marketing your property, giving you all required property disclosure forms for you to complete, negotiating for you the best possible price and terms, reviewing all written offers with you, and otherwise promoting your interests.

For representing you and helping you sell your property, you will pay the listing firm a sales commission or fee. The listing agreement must state the amount or method for determining the commission or fee and whether you will allow the firm to share its commission with agents representing the buyer.

Why Having A Seller's Agent is Important!

First, a seller's agent represent you and your interests. Second, you'll receive services that will improve the potential for selling your home.