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1.
The main reason people try to sell their homes without an agent is _______.
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To save on commissions. The commissions can be quite large; some people aim to save money by selling on their own.
2.
When selling your home with an agent, it is best if you can be there in person to meet any prospective buyers who come to look at it.
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False. Generally, it is best if you are not there, because buyers tend to refrain from asking important questions while in your presence.
3.
The traditional full-service commission rate charged by real estate agents for selling homes is _______.
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5-6%. This is the rate that real estate agents have historically charged. As house prices have risen and the real estate market has become more competitive, many agents will work for a lower commission or will take on portions of the job.
4.
When putting your home up for sale, what step might you have to take if you must sell your home in an unfavorable home-buying market?
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Accept a lower price. If conditions for selling your home aren't favorable, you might have to accept a lower price than you'd like to achieve the goal of selling your home.
5.
When setting an appropriate selling price for your home, the most important factor is _______.
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Recent sale prices of similar homes in your neighborhood. Known as "comps," the selling prices, not the asking prices, of similar homes in your area are the most objective guide in terms of setting a realistic selling price for your home.