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Got One Of The Chicago Homes For Sale?
How to Help Your Agent Sell Your Chicago
House Listing For More Money in Less Time
When Nick and Lauren Filipski decided to add their house to the truckload of Chicago homes for sale, they knew it wouldn't be easy. Friends who had recently moved warned them price would be the hot button issue with their agent. And they were right. But that wasn't the only inconvience one encounters when one has a home for sale in Chicago.
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Nicked pointed out, "The idea we've learned is you have to work closely with your agent to get the best price, in the shortest time possible for your home." "When it came to pricing, the ball was in their court. As Lauren reminded me, their commission is tied to what the property sells for. So they have a big financial incentive to get the most they can for it. Even if the initial listing price they suggest is less than you think it should be." Being flexible about the asking price can't hurt either. Did You Know? The Number 1 reason why sellers use a Realtor is to help price the property properly? |
Remember too that any Chicago real estate agent worth their "For Sale" signs should know the market. They should know how long houses are on the market, what the competition is like, and what it takes to move a house.
Lauren added, "I thought Nick was going to choke when it was suggested we replace the carpeting. That wasn't in the budget, but as things turned out it was a wise decision. If you think about it agents are apt to be less enthusiastic about a property that isn't putting it's best face forward. So we spent the money."
Being cooperative when it comes to showings also helps.
"Finally we learned the power of a bonus," Nick said. "Again I didn't think it would matter but adding an incentive for the buyer's agent I feel helped get the house sold. But it made ours stand out among all the Chicago homes for sale!"
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