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Selling a home? Here's why you should work with an agent

by Rebecca Bass 10/23/2023

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you’ve likely considered the possibility of doing it on your own. While there are some benefits to selling without an agent, the advantages of having a professional at your side are paramount. Here are some of the key advantages of working with a real estate agent when selling a home:



Pricing expertise 

Determining the right listing price is crucial to attracting buyers while maximizing your profit. Real estate agents have the market knowledge and analytical skills to accurately assess your home's value and set a competitive price.



Marketing & exposure

Agents can create effective marketing strategies to promote your home listing. They have access to various channels, such as online listings, social media platforms, and professional networks, to reach a wide pool of potential buyers.



Showcasing & staging

Agents can offer advice on staging your home to enhance its appeal to buyers. They know how to highlight its best features and create a favorable first impression, increasing the likelihood of a quick sale.



Handling negotiations

Negotiating with buyers can be complex and emotionally charged. Real estate agents act as intermediaries, skillfully representing your interests, managing offers, and facilitating counteroffers to secure the best possible deal.



Transaction management

Selling a home involves extensive paperwork and legal obligations. Real estate agents are well-versed in these processes and can handle the administrative tasks, ensuring all documents are thoroughly prepared and deadlines are met.


Overall, working with a real estate agent provides you with professional expertise, market insights, and a dedicated representative who can guide you through the complexities of buying or selling a home. Rather than go through the process alone, seek out a real estate professional to help you achieve your selling goals.

About the Author
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Rebecca Bass

EXPERIENCE MATTERS

Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR ®)

Seller Representative Specialist (SRS ®)

Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA ®)

Rebecca W. Bass has worn every hat around the real estate closing table in the course of her career. She is an attorney, has been a mortgage banker and a real estate investor, and is the Founder and Broker-in-Charge of SeaBass Properties. She is licensed to sell real estate in South Carolina and Georgia. Rebecca had an exciting career as an international business executive for companies such as GE and Motorola. She applies her vast experience as a negotiator for the benefit of her real estate clients.

Rebecca and her husband have relocated about 15 times in the course of their marriage, so she knows very well the stress involved in finding the right home, negotiating the purchase, and accomplishing the move. They have lived in Beaufort County for over 20 years, and Rebecca is well-versed in the Lowcountry lifestyle and all it has to offer.

Rebecca has earned the impressive designations of Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR ®), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS ®) and Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA ®) from the National Association of Realtors. 

Her experience as an attorney, mortgage banker, real estate investor and broker-in-charge will ensure that your real estate purchase or listing for sale is accomplished with the utmost integrity and professionalism.