Reader’s Question:

I need to sell my house here in Dallas, Texas since I got a job in a different city, I already got a broker to do this for me but any tips to make sure I get the best deal?

Samantha

Dallas, TX

Good idea in getting a broker or real estate agent for selling your property, you would want as much buyers in Dallas, Texas as possible to know that you’re house is on the market. The success of you sale and how your satisfied with the deal you got is still largely depended on how well your real estate agent sold the property for you. My first advice is to never let your real estate agent know that you are desperate or in a hurry to sell your property. You will not get the most out of the value of your premise since you might be quoted a lower selling price for your property just so the agent can make a quick sale.

It is also a big mistake to sign an exclusive contract with an agent. The only deals you will get are whatever the agent can get for you which might not be the best out there. Make sure you get a real estate agent whose personality you like since you will be partnering with this person and you want an ally, not a bully, in helping you sell your house. A good real estate agent will guide you and give you advice on how fast you can sell your home & give you references where the quoted selling price was based from. They can even help point out things in your house, dead bugs, broken AC etc. that might break the sale on an interested buyer. If your broker is from a reputable firm in Texas then you shouldn’t have too many difficulties selling, otherwise try to get one that isn’t doing this for part time work only or relying too much on commissions, you want a professional not a sales agent.

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