A real estate agent’s expertise and experience can save you time, effort and stress as you market and sell your house. Licensed by your province, he or she works for a real estate brokerage firm and represents your interests during the sales process. In return for an agreed-upon commission from the proceeds of your sale, your real estate agent should:
- Explain the home-selling process in detail
- Draw up the listing agreement, your formal contract with the real estate brokerage firm
- Provide a market analysis comparing your home with similar properties recently sold in your area
- Advise you on enhancing your home’s sales appeal
- Create and implement a marketing plan to advertise your home
- Screen and pre-qualify potential buyers, and schedule and conduct viewings
- Negotiate the offer to purchase on your behalf and present your counter-offers to the buyer
- Assist you in closing the sale
