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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Why Should a Homeowner Hire YOU to Sell Their Home?

Part of my regular reading is a wonderful blog from a local real estate brokerage analytic company called Keeping Current Matters. While browsing the blog I found an infographic from a Park City Utah based real estate brokerage titled "Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent". The list discusses the value a seller obtains by hiring a real estate agent instead of listing for sale by owner. The list is helpful in establishing the basic value of a real estate agent, but in my opinion it does not go far enough. Any real estate agent can convince a homeowner why hiring an agent is better than listing for sale by owner, but a superstar can convince a homeowner why hiring them is the only option.

As a real estate agent, it is crucial that you maintain a constant self awareness of the value you provide above and beyond any other real estate agent or brokerage. Create a list of things that you do better than any other real estate agent. Always work to expand that list and focus on building upon the strengths you already possess. If you are aware of the value you provide, it will naturally find its way into your representation. As your network and reputation grows, these value adds will stay attached to your name and brand.

This self awareness of what makes you indispensable and unique not only makes it easier for you to pitch your services to a potential client - it also helps you grow as a professional. Why should I hire you when it's time to sell my home?