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With the real estate market still making
a recovery from the mid 2000s, many
home owners are tempted to forgo
utilizing a real estate agent when selling their
homes. Denise Turgeon, Broker Associate and
Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR®) for Better
Homes and Gardens Real Estate – Olive Branch
in Lakeland shares some thoughts on why buyers
and sellers should consider hiring a Realtor®.
SAFETY – “This is the most important reason.
Keep in mind that selling your home without an
agent means letting complete strangers come
into your home, potentially at a moment’s notice.
A Realtor® would set up appointments and bring
only qualified buyers to see your home.”
LEGAL – “Selling or buying a home is a
complicated process. A Realtor® will guide you
through not only the required contract forms
but also your rights and responsibilities in
selling a home. There are so many moving parts
in the sale of a home, beyond what a lawyer or
title company handles, from negotiations to
disclosure regulations. Selling a home yourself
does not exempt you from the regulation
requirements.”
Money
STATISTICS – “The National Association of
Realtors® (NAR) 2017 Generational Trends report
shows that the percentage of homes “For Sale By
Owner” (FSBO) remains at a historic low of 8%.
The report also shows that FSBOs statistically
sell their homes for less money: $185,000 alone
versus $240,000 with an agent.”
BUYING – “More buyers today are searching for
their next home on the internet and through
social media. While this is a good tool, as a Better
Homes and Gardens Real Estate agent, I can show
you homes that you can’t find by searching the
internet on your own.”
SELLING – “Realtors® have access to market
information and trends to price your home
effectively for a quick sale. I can also help you
determine if there are any fixes or updates that
can be made before the sale for the best return
on investment. For an even more effective sale,
I place your home in the best light possible
by giving staging advise and using high-end
photography.”
Meet the Realtor®
Denise Turgeon is married with four grown
children and enjoys traveling the world
when her busy Real Estate career allows.
Premier Realty Network, Inc.
cell: 863.368.2901
office: 863.646.6688
DeniseTurgeonRealtor@gmail.com
HomesByDeniseTurgeon.com
“Your Trusted and Innovative Partner
for Selling or Buying a Home.”
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