REALTORS®

Sellers and buyers  should  understand that an experienced real estate agent can save you a lot of headaches, money, time, and a great deal of inconvenience.  Realtors are here to help you, and can become your best ally when it comes to the real estate process. Here are statistics on FSBOs (for sale by owners) and other sellers/buyers.

The National Association of Realtors provides national average real estate statistics. This quick glance is found here: NAR National Real Estate Statistics.

FSBO Methods Used to Market Home:

• Yard Sign . . . 51%
• Friends/neighbors . . . 53%
• Newspaper ad . . . 31%
• Open House . . . 29%
• Internet . . . 22%

Most Difficult Tasks for FSBO Sellers:

• Getting the right price . . . 11%
• Understanding paperwork . . . 16%
• Preparing/fixing up home for sale . . . 18%
• Attracting potential buyers . . . 9%
• Having enough time to devote to all aspects of the sale . . . 9%

What Repeat Buyers Want Most from Real Estate Professionals:

• Help you find the right house to purchase -53%
• Help with price negotiations - 13%
• Help with paperwork - 8%
• Tell you what comparable homes are selling for - 11%
• Help determining how much buyer can afford - 11%
• Help find and arrange financing - 2%

Source: 2007 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

Local Real Estate agent info coming soon!