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Should I use a REALTOR® to Sell My House?

by Jared S. Mandel of Automatic Real Estate Associates

What does it cost to work with a REALTOR® when selling a home?

When you sell your home with a real estate agent, fees can vary. In general, you’ll pay a total of 5-6% of the sale price in commissions which get split between your listing agent and the buyer’s agent.

The good news is, in most cases working with a listing agent to sell your home pays for itself, literally.

How does working with a listing agent pay for itself?

Here are the top 4 ways that working with a real estate agent to sell your home pays for itself:

Higher Sale Price – On average, when listing your home with a real estate agent, you can expect your home to sell for 13% more than if you listed in on your own. Real estate agents have the knowledge, experience, and resources to market the best aspects of your home using the most effective tactics.
Marketing Costs – Getting your home in front of people requires marketing, which doesn’t come cheap. Real estate agents generally work on teams that have the scale and resources to have an omnichannel approach to marketing your home. The best part is, those costs are covered by your real estate agent in most cases.
Exposure – Selling real estate has a lot to do with exposure. Working with the right agent who has the tools and strategies to get your home in front of the right people means that you’ll be able to sell faster, to the right buyer, and for top dollar.
Expertise – As you know, Realtors eat, sleep, and breathe real estate, which means their expertise goes a long way in making sure your house sells the right way. You only have one chance to come on to the market at the right price and with the right marketing, so make the first impression count with a real estate expert by your side who has your best interests in mind.

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Home Selling FAQs

Isn't it cheaper to sell my home on my own?

Not necessarily. It's a common misconception that with tools like Zillow, it's just as easy and even less expensive to sell your home on your own (also known as FSBO, or For Sale by Owner) than with a REALTOR®.

When selling with a licensed real estate professional and REALTOR®, you'll sell your home for an average of 13% more than if you did it on your own. When taking into account average commission of 6%, this is still 7% more than when selling on your own.

Additionally, REALTORS® are experts in every aspect of buying and selling homes, so you can count on your best interest always being put first. Licensed real estate professionals are keen on the latest tactics to market your home so it sells for top-dollar.

Finally, selling a home is a full time job that entails open houses, fielding daily interest calls, photography, videography, negotiating, and more. Having a real estate professional by your side through the process is beneficial in more ways than one.

You're just one person. How do you split your time?

When you work with Jared Mandel, you're not only getting one person, but a whole team at Automatic Real Estate Associates, led by top-producing broker Michael J. Berman.

You'll be comforted to know that when you call, we'll answer. We dedicate our time to only a small number of clients at once, which allows us to give each client personal attention. This speaks for itself in our sales record.

How can you help me sell my home?

Real estate professionals eat, sleep, and breathe real estate! We help by knowing the latest market trends, understanding how to make your home stand out, getting it in front of as many qualified buyers as possible, and making sure the negotiation process is navigated successfully and delicately.

Our goal is to represent you, the seller, and your best interests every step of the way. We handle everything from photography and videography to fielding calls from interested buyers, to running open houses and every step before, between and after until your home is sold for the best price possible.

Where on Long Island do you help sellers?

All of Nassau and Suffolk counties!

How can I get started?

It's easy! Simply fill out the form on this page to get started.

Before you go, did you know?

When selling with a REALTOR® versus on your own, homes sell for an average of 13% more money. This outweighs the standard 6% commission paid to your REALTOR® as a commission.

Get in touch to learn more!

Jared S. Mandel

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in New York: 10401345561
REALTOR® and MLS Member