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1.
The main reason people try to sell their homes without an agent is _______.
To save on commissions. The commissions can be quite large; some people aim to save money by selling on their own.
2.
When deciding whether it is a good time to sell your home, why should you pay attention to the local jobs situation?
When there are enough jobs that pay well, people will have more buying power. An area with a lot of high-paying jobs translates into many available buyers for your home, at your asking price.
3.
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.
False. Generally, it is best if you are not there, because buyers tend to refrain from asking important questions while in your presence.
4.
The traditional full-service commission rate charged by real estate agents for selling homes is _______.
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.
5.
When selling your home, a good way to find out the asking prices of similar homes is to _______.
Check out online listings of homes for sale. Home sellers typically set prices above what they'd actually like to receive for their home to leave room to negotiate, so finding out what homes are listing for is important.