Many people think they can sell their home on their own, without a licensed Realtor.  It's possible but you will most likely waste time and possibly 'miss the market' besides the fact that your buyer pool is extremely limited.  When you list a home with me, an experienced Realtor, you don't have to fill out the piles of documents, you don't have to keep a calendar for scheduling inspections, you can't really 'qualify' a buyer to be sure they can afford your home and you don't have to sit home for a buyer who doesn't show up for a showing appointment or worse, let strangers into your home. It's not as easy as you may have thought! As I licensed Realtor, I can give you the true comparables for your home. I can write up the listing highlighting it's best features, photograph it in the homes best light to showcase it's best qualities, enter it into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) where literally, thousands of agents and their clients can see your listing AND coordinate, schedule, and process the appointments, inspections and paperwork.   One thing that sellers should be aware of is the fact that 9 times out of 10 the listing agent is NOT the agent who brings in the buyer for the home.  Sellers get upset with their listing agent because 'he/she never brought anyone to see my house'.  The MLS is the key to giving the thousands of agents the opportunity to know that your house is for sale.  And many of those agents have clients that are looking for a home in your neighborhood and price range.  Odds are, one of those THOUSANDS of agents will bring a QUALIFIED buyer to see your home and make an OFFER.  That's where I come in again...as a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), I can help you negotiate to get the most for you, my seller/client.  I work for you and I have your best interest in mind! You, your neighbors and relatives can contact me to list your homes!  I'm always ready to explain how I can help you market, list and sell your home for a price you'll be happy to 'move on' with!  Donna Andreano 843-256-3348 donna.andreano@agentownedrealty.com yourhomeincharleston.com

FSBO ( For Sale By Owner) vs. Real Estate Agent "Should I sell my property myself or hire a professional"?"Why pay a commission when I can pocket the money"?"What can an agent do that I can't do"?"I can do a better job than an agent." These are just some of the common questions homeowners will ask themselves before trying to sell their home. Just to be clear, FSBO (pronounced "fizbo") are homeowners that try or do sell their home without a Real Estate agent. Here are some Pros and Cons to trying to sell your home on your own versus hiring a professional to do it for you. Pros Of course, you get to keep all the money, and you don't have to pay the agent's commission. This number can vary, but typically it is around 3% - 6%. This is the number 1 reason a homeowner will choose FSBO. You are in control, and everything is solely on you. You know your home better than any other person could. You know every little nook and cranny in the house. You might even know more details about the house that an agent might overlook or forget. Cons FSBOs don't have access to the MLS. They will typically have to find their own marketing strategies. a Realtor can put your home on a bigger platform. An FSBO might not have the time on their hands to show the property to every potential buyer. If your not a stay at home parent, working from home or you may be in between jobs, this can be a huge problem. If a seller doesn't know the ins and outs to the legal side of things, you could be setting yourself up for a lawsuit. The agent can help assist you in this case. An FSBO would have to do all the negotiations. If you are an introvert or not too good in the negotiating area and counteroffers, you could lose a lot of money or the sale. Depending on the price point of your home, which is typically on the lower end, FSBO might be a good idea. I feel that a licensed knowledgable agent would be better. According to NAR,89% of buyers buy their home through an agent. Also, according to NAR, you get more money for the sale of your home using a Realtor, usually at a minimum of 13% or more. The time it takes to sell your home can be on an average of 20 days difference. So let a licensed professional help ease the process of selling your home and stop trying to cut everyone out. Get it done right, and you will be thanking yourself for this later. Call me today to talk about selling your home.

This is a great example of another reason you should always be represented by an agent. There are many ins and outs of the contract that can be tricky if you don't understand the intricacies of them all. Call me today to talk about real estate. My assistant Bentley and I are looking forward to helping you,