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  Charleston Buyers agent + Charleston sellers agent

= Home SOLD
       How to choose the right agent when selling your home in  
    Charleston, SC

 

What a better person to list your home than a Charleston buyer’s agent...

A  Charleston buyer’s agent knows what people are looking for. They know what matters in the first impression. They can tell you how to get you home ready to sell so that the buyer will want your home a first sight. A Charleston buyer’s agent will take the pictures that all buyers look for when they are surfing the Internet for Charleston, SC Real Estate. They know…..

 

With this being said…read the definitions of a Charleston buyer’s agent

and  Charleston seller’s agent. You would get the best of both worlds if you listed with someone who knows buyers. An Charleston agent who only does listings is limited. They don’t know what the buyer is looking for in today’s market. They forget that there is a large inventory of homes for the buyer to chose from, making
your home just a listing number if not marketed properly.   

 

What is a  Charleston, SC Buyers Agent?

Most home seekers don't understand the importance of having a Charleston Buyers Agent

look after their best interest when purchasing a home. The most important thing to realize is that all these features are available to you without you incurring additional costs! A Charleston, SC Buyers Agents are paid at closing out of the proceeds of the transaction just like any agent except they are there to help you! Imagine you get the protection of their services and experience without any extra fees!

·   They negotiate the best price possible since they aren't working for the seller.
* The Charleston buyers agent signs a contract to represent only you and your best interests
* Using the criteria you provide a Charleston buyers agent will search all possible listings and properties in the local MLS.
* With the Charleston buyers agent experience they can point out the strengths and weaknesses of each property.
* A Charleston, SC buyer agent will give you the truth about a properties value (by doing a CMA), not its perceived value of the seller or listing agent.
* A Charleston buyers agent will guide you through the property inspection and warranties
* The Charleston buyers agent will offer advice on how to make offers on properties. Help you get the best price for your budget.
* The Charleston buyers agent will submit offers promptly and professionally. Keep in contact with selling agent so contract will not fall through.
* a Charleston buyers agent will provide honest and complete financial information about neighborhood properties and how this can affect your future.
* A Charleston buyers agent will respond honestly and accurately to your questions.
* A Charleston buyers agent will negotiate solely on your behalf.
* A Charleston buyers agent assist in choosing the closing authority.
* Perform loan analysis from multiple lenders to find the most favorable loan for your particular situation.
* A Charleston buyers agent will Review HUD-1 settlement statement for accuracy.
* Most importantly a Charleston buyers agent will keep your personal information private from the seller and other agents, something listing agents are obligated NOT TO DO!
* A Charleston  Buyer's Agent

will go to the home inspection and closing with you to guide you with every step and question.

 

What is a Charleston, SC seller’s agent

?

Most homeowners wanting to sell their home don’t understand the importance of having a Charleston seller’s agent to help them sell their home. A Charleston seller's agent

 under a listing agreement with the seller acts solely on behalf of the seller. A seller can authorize a seller's agent to work with subagents, buyer's agents and/or transaction coordinators. A subagent of the seller is one who has agreed to work with the listing agent, and who, like the listing agent, acts solely on behalf of the seller. Charleston seller's agents and their subagents will disclose to the seller known information about the buyer which may be used to the benefit of the seller.

The duties that a Charleston seller's agent and subagent owes to the seller include:

 * A Charleston seller's agent will help you list your home with a price that is appraisable in today’s market. Running a CMA  will accomplish this. (Comparative Market Analysis) 
* A Charleston, SC seller's agent will promoting the home for the best interest of the seller. This is so important in today’s market  where inventory is so high.
* A Charleston seller's agent will fully disclose to the seller all facts that might affect or influence the seller’s decision to accept an  offer to purchase. (Seller’s Disclosure Statement)

* A Charleston seller's agent will keep it confidential the seller’s motivations for selling.

* A Charleston seller's agent will present all offers to the seller and goes over the offer.  Also, help you with counter offers that is for your best interest.

* Disclosing the identities of all buyers and all information about the willingness of those buyers to complete the sale or to offer a higher price.

* A Charleston sellers agent sees that all home inspections, CL- 100 (inspection that is done my Pets control company), loan and other contract agreements are done in a timely manner.

*The Charleston Seller's Agent

will go with you to closing and see that all agreements between you and the buyer have been carried out.

 

So… how can I help you list your home in Charleston, SC? Call me to look at your home and give you a free CMA. I will go over all that needs to be done to get your home on the market now that the market is hot with buyers. It is not the real estate company that sells your home it’s the Charleston real estate agent. Go with the Charleston agent who knows the buyers and the buyers needs…go with me;

 

Gloria J May, Realtor

EXIT Realty Charleston Group

613 Long Point Road

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

      843-437-7405

 

     gmayexit@gmail.com

 

    http://www.gmaycharlestonhomes.com/


Note: Written by Gloria J May