Selling Process
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Select a Broker & Price:
While it is possible to price and sell your home or real estate without a broker, this is one of the largest & most important financial decisions you will ever make.
Selecting The Right Listing Broker:
When selecting a broker, don’t go for the dilettante who does real estate part time—go for a full-time broker who lives, eats and breathes real estate. Since they in effect become your employee and work for you, take the time to interview a few brokers to determine how knowledgeable they are, and how familiar they are with the neighborhood you want to live in.
Find a broker who is comfortable with computers; today’s transactions depend heavily on the Internet, and anyone not online is not tuned in. Determine how much time the broker will devote to your search or sale, and if they have a licensed assistant. This is important because the most successful brokers are the most efficient, and can afford to pay a knowledgeable assistant who will always be available to answer your questions.
Ask about their credentials and education: A good broker is always educating themselves about the latest real estate trends. Another litmus test of a good broker is simple: how long does it take them to return your calls? Time is money when attempting to buy a property.
Don’t be afraid to ask for a list of properties they’ve sold or a list of references. Another sign of a good broker is that they truly listen to you, interviewing you to make sure they understand exactly what you want and what you’re comfortable with.
What is your Home Worth?
Pricing your property accurately is a critical decision that directly impacts how quickly your property sells. Without expert advice, most people usually overestimate their property’s value, which will cause it to languish on the market, and may even be used by brokers as a comparison property just to make another property appear a better value. As experienced real estate brokers, we view dozens of properties each day and consequently are aware of what price properties actually sell for, compared to their original listing price. We can tell you with a high degree of accuracy, how much you can expect your property to sell for.
How Are Brokers Paid?
Real estate brokers are not compensated until a property has been sold, and they are paid a percentage of the real estate’s final selling price. Real estate commissions are negotiable in Washington. The commission will depend on the type of property you are selling, the anticipated sales price, and the type of broker you hire and the level of services they provide.
Commissions are usually split between your listing broker and his brokerage agency and the broker representing the buyer and their brokerage agency. Remember that, as your listing broker, we pay for all marketing costs for your property’s sale.
Why Choose Us?
Quite simply, South Lake Associates brokers know the best ways to get your house sold for the price you want. When we list a property for sale, we immediately set in motion a complex and tech-savvy marketing plan to broadcast the availability of your property. We host Brokers’ Open Houses; we post your property with photos on this website and the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). South Lake Associates’ real estate professionals are technologically savvy and we use digital photography, virtual tours, and Internet search and optimization technology to maximize your listing's exposure. We also employ traditional marketing methods like signs, fliers, lockbox, public open houses, and print advertising.
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