Why not 'go it alone'?
Why not go it alone on your real estate transaction?
Here's one example. Yesterday I listed a handyman special, in a very popular neighborhood. We priced it so that it would get alot of attention.
Upon getting my listing agreement signed and putting the property details in the MLS, I also sent out a message blast to the busiest brokers in the Albuquerque real estate community. Within minutes I had numerous calls from my busy broker friends with requests for showing instructions, with the appointments being set. By the end of the day we had offers.
This morning I started getting calls from the public wanting to know about the property, having seen the sign go up and seeing it in the public side of the MLS on-line. When I asked if they had a broker helping them with their real estate needs they all answered "no we are doing this on our own." When I told them there were already offers on the property they were, of course, disappointed.
The lucky prospective home buyers who have a relationship with a good broker who is on top of the market has a much more promising chance of getting the property they are looking for, than if they 'go it alone'. Networking is a huge part of my business, and I rely on the great relationships that I have with real estate professionals in the area to sell my properties.
Don't let a 'slow' market fool you into thinking that you can find the perfect home on your own - the right one could get away without you knowing about it. Find a great real estate professional who networks with other full time brokers so that you can be first in line when that perfect property shows up.
Be the next happy homeowner!
