Selling
your home without the help of a real estate agent can save you thousands of
dollars in commission or agent’s fee. Typically, the agent will ask 3-5%
commission based on your asking price. Although there is a good reason why home
owners would opt to use a real estate broker – they don’t have the time, they
don’t have the know-how, home selling is time consuming, etc.
The
introduction of online marketing makes home selling easier as more and more
people are using the internet to browse and buy products and services online;
and home buying is not excluded. Online property websites offer the same
services as the traditional real estate agents but their fee is considerably
less.
Property Sales Websites
These
property websites work similarly as the classifieds of your local paper;
however, the main advantage is they allow you to reach a much wider audience. With
a very minimal fee, your property will have more exposure allowing you to
attract more potential buyers. There are even DIY house sale websites that will
let you list your property for free.
Social Media
Who
does not know Facebook? Twitter? Social media websites have become a necessity
for the net users and you can take advantage of their popularity. With social
media site like Facebook, you can target your marketing to a group of people
without being discriminating. Prepare a short video highlighting your home’s
best features and upload it to Facebook. You can save time by virtually showing
your home to potential buyers and at the same time by answering possible
questions about the property.
Online Estate Agents
If
you really need the help of a real estate agent but still want to save on agent’s
fee, you can work with an online estate agents. Online estate agents’ fee is
much less compared to street estate agents while offering the same services. They
will help you market your home, handle negotiations, and help you in property
showing as needed.
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