What is a Listing Agreement?

A “listing agreement” is a document which lays out the contractual terms between the seller and the broker who will be listing the property.

Is it expensive to use a listing broker?

The seller is responsible for paying the listing commission on the home—the listing office and broker then split that commission with the buyer’s broker and office. Commissions are typically paid only at closing, out of the proceeds of the sale of your home.

What is a “Dual Broker” and do you practice “Dual Agency”?

“Dual agency” refers to the practice of a single broker representing both the buyer and the seller during the real estate transaction. When a broker acts in a dual capacity, they owe the same fiduciary responsibility to both parties. Most states have a required brochure or pamphlet which details the responsibilities of buyer’s brokers, seller’s brokers, and dual brokers. Sellers considering the use of a dual broker should pay particular attention to the difference in responsibilities when a broker acts as a representative of both the buyer and the seller.

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SJA Seller’s Guide

Selling a house on your own can be an overwhelming task. There’s advertising to plan and budget for, open houses and private showings to arrange, purchase offers to negotiate, contract contingencies to worry about, and complicated paperwork to fill out. Make it easy on yourself by putting your home in the hands of seasoned professionals. We have extensive experience marketing and showing properties to their best advantage.

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First Step: Perform a Comparable Market Analysis

A Comparable Market Analysis (CMA) will help to determine the most appropriate price for your home. Then we’ll provide home staging advice and suggest landscaping changes that will help draw buyers in.

We’ll advertise your home through a variety of methods, including local publications and online NWMLS listings. We may even showcase your home as part of our site’s Featured Listings.

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A well-priced home will generate competing offers and drive up the final sale value. Our free market analysis considers the most actively searched prices and home values in the area and provides you with a detailed evaluation that puts it all in perspective.

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