Many buyers will not even consider buying directly
from the owner as they want an arms-length
transaction. This allows them to be clear and
transparent with the agent. Conversely, some who do
consider buying through the owner directly, do so in
order to obtain a
discounted bargain,
resulting in a lower end
final result.
Your supportive agent
will also provide
feedback from all buyer inspections as well as market
intelligence with properties that sell during your time
property is for sale, plus new properties that become
available creating additional competition for your
home.
Of course, the consideration of the commission
payable, which can be tens of thousands of dollars, is
paramount. With the skills and strategy the agent has
at their disposal, it is quite common that they will
negotiate an increase in price greater than their
commission, meaning that the final payment in the
owners pocket is higher than if they sold without
commission. Their specific knowledge of the local
property market provides them with the foundation to
attract a higher number and quality of buyers to the
viewings.