There are countless decisions to be made when selling a home, and many of them will significantly affect the final price you will receive for your home and how much time it takes to sell your home. A real estate agent can offer specialized knowledge in research, marketing and negotiations to help you meet or exceed your goals.

A real estate agent will:


Serve as your advocate and representative when dealing with buyers, buyers’ agents and service providers.

Help you establish a fair asking price that also meets your goals.

Advise you on how to present your home aesthetically to maximize its appeal to buyers.

Design a customized marketing plan that will promote your home 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tactics can include the MLS, direct mail campaigns, fliers, yard signs, advertising, Internet listings and open houses.  

Schedule and host open houses and home tours.

Screen all written offers and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.

Assist you in making counteroffers.

Guide you through the steps from accepting an offer to the property closing to help ensure a smooth, successful transaction.

Provide referrals to proven service providers, including mortgage brokers, lawyers, home inspectors, home stagers, painters, moving companies and more.