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Advantages of working with a real estate agent to sell a home

by Alex Deacon 04/26/2024

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you’ve likely considered the possibility of doing it on your own. While there are some benefits to selling without an agent, the advantages of having a professional at your side are paramount. Here are some of the key advantages of working with a real estate agent when selling a home:



Pricing expertise 

Determining the right listing price is crucial to attracting buyers while maximizing your profit. Real estate agents have the market knowledge and analytical skills to accurately assess your home's value and set a competitive price.



Marketing & exposure

Agents can create effective marketing strategies to promote your home listing. They have access to various channels, such as online listings, social media platforms, and professional networks, to reach a wide pool of potential buyers.



Showcasing & staging

Agents can offer advice on staging your home to enhance its appeal to buyers. They know how to highlight its best features and create a favorable first impression, increasing the likelihood of a quick sale.



Handling negotiations

Negotiating with buyers can be complex and emotionally charged. Real estate agents act as intermediaries, skillfully representing your interests, managing offers, and facilitating counteroffers to secure the best possible deal.



Transaction management

Selling a home involves extensive paperwork and legal obligations. Real estate agents are well-versed in these processes and can handle the administrative tasks, ensuring all documents are thoroughly prepared and deadlines are met.


Overall, working with a real estate agent provides you with professional expertise, market insights, and a dedicated representative who can guide you through the complexities of buying or selling a home. Rather than go through the process alone, seek out a real estate professional to help you achieve your selling goals.

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Alex Deacon

Why work with The Alex Deacon Team?

More than six decades of combined team experience
Combined sales over 1,100 in 20 years
The average agent works by themselves or is inexperienced
The average agent is in and out of the business in less than 5 years
The average agent according to national statistics sells less than 8 homes a year
Our team concept allows us to do a large volume of business, keeps our finger on the pulse of the market by doing such volume, giving our clients outstanding service because everyone on the team has a certain skill set and experience level and we all work together to give you the best of each of our individual skills.
Unique programs like our Guaranteed home sale or commission free program just as one example.
We can cover a large area being a team verses one agent.
Huge personal data base of past, present and potential clients that we will expose your home.