Sellers

If you're planning to sell your home, a listing agent could help you in many ways. These real estate professionals have the insight and experience needed to sell a house quickly, and for the best possible price.  Below, you'll learn about the key responsibilities of a real estate listing agent have when hired to help sell your home. They are also referred to as seller's agents.  They will list your home for sale on the Multiple Listing Service, so that other agents can view it. Responsibilities of a Listing Agent. 

● Researching the local real estate market (Comparative Market Analysis)

● Helping you determine the asking price 

● Helping you identify the key selling points 

● Property disclosures 

● Taking pictures of your home for marketing 

● Adding your home to the MLS 

● Adding your home to Realtor.com and other sites 

● Placing a "For Sale" sign in your yard  

● Putting a lockbox on your door 

● Coordinating visits / showings with buyers 

● Making sure buyers have financing (e.g., pre-approval) 

● Holding an open house, if warranted 

● Presenting offers from buyers 

● Negotiating with buyers on your behalf 

● Attending the closing