Manhattan Beach Listing Agent
The decision to hire a Realtor to list your home is more complicated than when you’re a buyer. After all, it’s the person selling the home who pays real estate commissions at closing, not the buyer. With standard commissions for Manhattan Beach listings ranging between 5% – 6% of the sale price, everyone should think long and hard about why they want to employ a Realtor, and what exactly they get in exchange for forking out so much in fees. It doesn’t always make sense to hire a Realtor to sell your home; and worse, hiring the wrong agent can cost you big time! An incompetent, or careless, agent can cause your house to sit on the market for too long, or could lose you tens of thousands of dollars by setting the wrong listing price. This is especially true in Manhattan Beach, where prices can fluctuate tens of thousands depending on negotiations. Worse, here’s an economic study that shows Realtors often don’t work in the best interest of their clients when selling their homes!
We chose to partner with NW Real Estate Brokers because they have been in the heart of Manhattan Beach real estate for over 30 years, and they have some of the best agents, support staff, and dedicated professionals in the South Bay.
We want clients for life. We want to earn your trust over years of working together, and we want you to walk away so satisfied that you wouldn’t think twice in referring us to your closest friends and family.
So when does it make sense to hire a Realtor, and what exactly do you get in return?
Here’s a list of listing services we provide:
- Initial consultation on the home selling process
- Professional determination of your home’s value
- We draft your listing advertisement for MLS
- Access to MLS so your listing is seen by thousands of local Realtors
- Superior marketing support to 100+ Web sites
- Marketing material production (brochures, fliers, advertisements)
- SupraKey lock box so agents can show your property to clients 24/7
- Professional signage to draw public attention to home
- Open Houses and home showings
- Third-party support to answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, receive offers
- Negotiation support
- Transaction support from offer acceptance to closing
FREE Listingbook Account
Everyone even remotely interested in searching for homes in the South Bay should have a Listingbook account. This is the most useful tool for home buyers, sellers, agents, and those who merely want to casually scan the local market. Signing up is free of charge, and you can configure its settings to receive as much, or as little information and updates as you prefer. Listingbook is the link between Realtors, clients, and the MLS. You’ll instantly gain access to exclusive market and listing information traditionally only available to Realtors and professionals.
Exclusive Listing Agreement
When you’re ready to put your home on the market, that’s where we come in. Listing a home for sale can be expensive for both the seller and for the listing agent. What’s usually discussed is the high cost of fees for sellers (we charge 5% of final sale price, split 50/50 with the buyer’s agent), but agents can easily put in between 100 to 500 labor hours, and thousands of dollars in marketing expenses per deal. Because our costs are so high, we only work with clients willing to sign a standard California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) Form RLA, Residential Listing Agreement (Exclusive Authorization and Right to Sell).
Schedule An Appointment
If you feel like we make a good match, you can call Rob directly at (310) 562-9978 to schedule an appointment. We love to meet new people and to talk real estate, so even if you’re not committed to start your real estate adventures just yet you can still come into the office and see what’s new in the Manhattan Beach market!
More Information on Selling Your Manhattan Beach Home
Manhattan Beach Closed Sales – List of recently sold homes in Manhattan Beach that you can use as a comparison to see how your home can be listed.
Manhattan Beach Home Values – Another one of Zillow’s fun tools to get a rough gauge of your home’s value before you consider listing.
Manhattan Beach List Prices – Here’s a look at the average list price per square foot in Manhattan Beach.
Home Seller’s Checklist – Prepare your home to take the South Bay real estate market by storm! Maximize curb appeal, stage the interior for buyer walk-through, and get ready for the inevitable move. This home seller checklist is invaluable for listing your Manhattan Beach home for sale. Learn how to take advantage of the Green Real Estate movement!
How-To Guide: Selling Your Home – Move.com basics of selling your house. Everything from figuring out how much your home is worth, to avoiding common seller mistakes.
Selling Your House In A Buyer’s Market – Cooling real estate markets mean extra competition for qualified buyers. Sellers need to stand out from the competition now more than ever. Give us a call today and let’s discuss how we can set your home apart from the other Southern California real estate listings.
Before Selling Your Home: 5 Important Steps – Read this before making the decision to sell your home. Understand motivations, buying a new home, interviewing real estate agents, finding a lender, and what it’s really going to take to sell your home.
Create A Home Selling Plan – The A thru Z guide to creating a home selling plan. 15 steps from start to finish on how to find a listing agent, stage your home, figure a selling price, marketing, negotiating offers, and closing escrow.
Home Selling Mistakes – Avoid making the most common home seller mistakes.
How To Interview Real Estate Agents – Put yourself in the role of employer when hiring a real estate agent. You should interview candidates for experience, qualities, proven performance, and the best plan.
Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) – How much is your home worth? Here’s the technique most real estate agents use to come up with listing prices.
