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The Importance of Using An Agent When Selling Your Home

Jimmy Grappone " Making Home Happen "
As a distinguished advisor with Engel & Völkers South Charlotte , my expertise lies in our area ' s most distinctive properties and sought after communities .
Whether you are a buyer looking for that special place to call home , a seller contemplating a move , or an entrepreneur pursuing the perfect investment , I am here to help you navigate all aspects of the sale / purchase process .
Driven by a passion for the Greater Charlotte area and a proud resident of Waxhaw , I specialize in Union County as well as South Charlotte , Indian Land and Fort Mill .
• Local market knowledge & professional connections
• Offering distinctive properties at various price points throughout the area
• Licensed in NC & SC
• Waxhaw Business Association President - 2017 Board Member - 2016
office 704.500.2266 mobile 980.298.9385 11220 Elm Lane # 207 Charlotte , NC 28277
jimmygrappone . com jimmy . grappone @ evusa . com
When a homeowner decides to sell their house , they obviously want the best possible price with the least amount of hassles . However , for the vast majority of sellers , the most important result is to actually get the home sold . In order to accomplish all three goals , a seller should realize the importance of using a real estate professional . We realize that technology has changed the purchaser ’ s behavior during the home buying process . According to the National Association of Realtors ’ latest Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers , the percentage of buyers who used the internet in their home search increased to 94 %. However , the report also revealed that 96 % of buyers that used the internet when searching for a home purchased their home through either a real estate agent / broker or from a builder or builder ’ s agent . Only 2 % purchased their home directly from a seller whom the buyer didn ’ t know . Buyers search for a home online , but then depend on an agent to find the home they will buy ( 50 %), to negotiate the terms of the sale ( 47 %) & price ( 36 %), or to help understand the process ( 61 %). The plethora of information now available has resulted in an increase in the percentage of buyers that reach out to real estate professionals to “ connect the dots .” This is obvious as the percentage of overall buyers who used an agent to buy their home has steadily increased from 69 % in 2001 .
Bottom Line : If you are thinking of selling your home , don ’ t underestimate the role that a real estate professional can play in the process .
Source : “ Keeping Current Matters ” Things To Consider When Selling A Home Winter Guide 2017 / www . realestatewithjimmygrappone . com . Contact Jimmy Grappone for a complete copy of the Buyers & Sellers Guides or to discuss your real estate goals .
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Stonebridge is designated a Fuzzy Zoeller lifestyle community with golf course , club house , golf practice facilities , tennis courts , and swimming pool .
Contact Jimmy Grappone for details . Phone : 980.298.9385
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