Compare Your Options in Auburn, WA
Sell Your House Yourself vs. Going With A Limited Service Agent
Selling a house in Auburn, WA can be stressful, time-consuming, and sometimes not successful. At Get Sood, we believe it’s smart to compare your options and see what will actually help you best reach your goals when it comes to selling your house. Below, you’ll learn the differences between hiring Gaurav Sood and Lennaea Sood, selling yourself (FSBO) or using a cut-rate limited service agent.
 | For Sale By Owner | Cut Rate Agents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time To Sell: | Lower average days on market (under 50) | Studies show selling yourself adds on average 20+ days to the time to sell the house** | Depends on how comprehensive the service is to help market and negotiate the home |
| Typical Sales Price: | Houses sell for 13% higher prices* when working w/ a broker vs. FSBO | 13% less* than an experienced agent is able to negotiate | Depends if their service includes full negotiation services or not |
| Marketing Costs: | $0 – We pay for all marketing and do all of the marketing work | $500 – $2,000+ in ads, yard sign, and more. | $500 – $2,000+ in ads, yard sign, and more. |
| Types Of Marketing Included: | MLS listing, professional yard sign, our team of buyers agents, featured online listings, open house if necessary, and more! | None. You’ll need to purchase all of your marketing separately. | MLS, other marketing usually extra |
| Time Commitment From You: | Very little. We want this to be as hands-off as possible for you so you can enjoy the process. | 3-5+ hours per week including showing the house, open houses, marketing, putting out signs, etc. | 3-5+ hours per week including showing the house, open houses, marketing, putting out signs, etc. |
| Fees / Commissions: | Competitive commission structure. But we save you time, headache, and stats show we can help you sell for a higher price vs. FSBO | $100-$1,000 for materials and FSBO website listings. | Flat fee or reduced commission for reduced services and assistance. |
| Legal / Contract / Advice: | 100% included. We handle all of the contracts, documents, setting up escrow and closing, and more! We worry about the details so you can relax. | You are responsible for all contracts, escrow, and legal details to ensure the closing happens correctly and legally. | Not always included, when it is it may be limited. Ask the agent what they include and will not include. |
What’s Your Time Worth?
We always advise our clients to put a value to their time and energy that it will take to sell a local Auburn and Lake Tapps, WA house by themselves, without a real estate professional. If it takes you 30 hours of your time (at minimum) and you value your time, that alone is thousands of dollars in real value. Plus, research shows that a full-service agent who is experienced in local Auburn and Lake Tapps real estate can help sell your house on average, 20 days faster, and for 13% more!
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Sell Your House in Auburn, WA with Get Sood
When considering selling your house in Auburn, WA, we think it’s critical to look at these 3 important factors.
- The true costs: Oftentimes, people look at agent commissions as a necessary evil to sell your home. But, when you partner with the right Auburn and Lake Tapps real estate agents, that agent is the expert in your corner to protect your best interests. If your agent is experienced and knows how to negotiate, you’ll get the best price for your house, You’ll also most likely save money because your agent isn’t making costly mistakes that could jeopardize the sale.
- Your time commitment: Do you want to be (and have the time to be) heavily involved in all aspects of selling the house? From marketing to taking calls from buyers, to showing the house, doing your own open house, putting signs outside, to setting up the escrow? Just calculate what your time and energy are worth. If you’d rather not hassle with the details of your house sale, work with a trusted agent like Gaurav Sood and Lennaea Sood.
- The “experience factor”: There are hangups that can throw your closing off or cost you thousands. We help you avoid those and we deal with them for you. When you compare your options, we think it’s pretty clear that working with a seasoned real estate team like Get Sood is the way to go! Reach out to us if you have questions! We’ll be happy to talk with you!
Ready To Get The Process Started With Gaurav Sood and Lennaea Sood? Give Us A Call At (206) 571-1293 Or Get A FREE Home Valuation Report!
Sources:
* 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, National Association of REALTORS®)
** Both the Northwestern and the Stanford studies mentioned in the Money section confirm just that: “The use of a broker does lead to an accelerated sale. In that respect, brokers appear to add value,” the Stanford researchers declared. The Northwestern study found that it takes on average 20 days longer to sell a house on a FSBO site versus the MLS or an agent.