Wanting to save on real estate commissions?! Will you pay less if you deal directly with a listing agent or buyers? Let’s look at the real pros and cons of working with a REALTOR® — so you can decide what’s right for you. Join us this morning as Jane and Jen discuss being represented or unrepresented by an agent.
In this video, we summarize the biggest advantages and disadvantages of hiring a professional real estate agent for your transaction. Based on our analysis, we cover:
- The REAL Cost of Commission: Is the realtor's fee worth the protection and higher sale price they often deliver?
- Market Mastery: Why local market expertise and comparative market analysis (CMA) is critical for pricing a home correctly.
- The Legal Trap: The contractual and disclosure complexities a realtor manages (and the huge risk of doing it yourself).
- Negotiation Power: How a professional buffer can secure better terms and keep your confidential information safe from the other side.
- Time & Stress Savings: The hidden hours you spend managing showings, paperwork, and marketing as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO).
Don't make the biggest financial decision of your life without the facts! Watch to see if the small risk of a bad outcome outweighs the potential short-term commission savings.
