Srini

I differ with the answers provided by agents here....

The RE contract is not Rocket science. But you have to spend time to anlyse each point and see if that covers your best interest.

Second, you have to check if you opting by going straight to buyer without an agent will anyway reduce the seller paying RE commision. I majority of cases seller pays say5-6 % and that is split in half to buyers agent. So you should ask the seller's agent or seller if they can share that 50% to you directly.

Also, what about your loan , appraisal of home , negotations on repairs , warranty's etc , closing..... If you know all these ....

hey why not.. you can go straight without any agent. ALL the very Best - Fri Jul 11 2008, 08:00

Thanks pros for the answers.....

Scott.. can you explain on the drawbacks in kitchen vinyl and colors>> Actually lot of neighbours and friends appreciated the colors in my home. Neutral everywhere . Master bedroom color is Great per opinions. but your explantion will help..

Everone says price it right... What is the right price. When someone who purchased on jan 2004 at 257 K and sold for 314 K who dont have features like walkout bsmt+deck(15k),brick(8k),superb lake views(7k)..Is it right price?..... If you cosider all above , my house should be priced at $345 K . But I am at $329K.
YOu are seeing MLS and telling thehighest one sold in my subdivision is $290K. But That one will not have above features($30K value). FYI, None of the owners who have walkout bsmt,lake views, Brick elevation have sold in the last 1 year Maybe fearing the price bubble.. If you see last 2 years, then you will find comparitive houses which sold at 345K,340K etc. Couple of realtors who visited has said my house is priced RIGHT for the features and market.

I will remove Giftcard to buyers broker and instead give cash bonus as brandon suggested. As Deana suggested, i will try for paying buyers closing costs. I am having open houses.

Julie..yes the original Purchase price plays an important factor of how low you can go in your selling price..

I have seen full service brokers could not do anything in my sub division in the last 1 year. BW/remax/century 21 has houses listed for last 6 mts-1 year without much success. So full service agents will do miracles is a myth. Only homes sold fast in my sub dvision are low end 3Br homes purchased at 200 to 220K are selling at $260K approx. So maybe people are stretching themselves till $260K freely.

Yes, price and marketing plays imp roles. I am avlbl in almost all websites including realtor.com.

Can anyone help me in EBLAST my property to fellow RE pros in plainfield/aurora/naperviell/oswego/joliet areas. I will repay by cash when I see results!

Any other help& suggestion ....Will be remembered. thank you all - Tue Jun 17 2008, 12:46

Thanks Pro's for your OPinions and thoughts. That really helps. I see wide varieties of answers which gives me clear idea that each Agent is different and acts differently. BUt in the end if the property is priced right and have all qualities the buyer wants , I think it will get merit with a few exceptions.

Folks, Is there any way, we can get info about how may times one's listing is shortlisted by an agent or seen by an agent in MLS to show to the buyer ???

Many thanks for your quick and honest answers....

Srini - Mon Jun 16 2008, 17:15