I'm amazed. I had to sell my house to go to grad school this fall. I talked to several Realtors (4) and was unimpressed with them all. 2 were owners of their offices for big name franchises.
I decided to list myself paying someone to put me on MLS. I took the 12K that I was saving by not paying commission to a listing agent and dropped my price by it. Had 2 written offers and a third verbal one the first week. Accepted one on Friday and have the inspection this week.
I still had to pay the buyer's agent 2% and about 1K in listing and legal fees from my side of things. 7 days, not bad, probably means I could of asked for more $! Oh well, quick sale and a closing day that I wanted.
I'm in Boston area, so the market is doing OK. Not good, but I don't think bad. Average house is on the market for 60 days or so.
I decided to list myself paying someone to put me on MLS. I took the 12K that I was saving by not paying commission to a listing agent and dropped my price by it. Had 2 written offers and a third verbal one the first week. Accepted one on Friday and have the inspection this week.
I still had to pay the buyer's agent 2% and about 1K in listing and legal fees from my side of things. 7 days, not bad, probably means I could of asked for more $! Oh well, quick sale and a closing day that I wanted.
I'm in Boston area, so the market is doing OK. Not good, but I don't think bad. Average house is on the market for 60 days or so.