A real question from r/realtors that deserves a real answer. Not generic advice — specific steps.
First time seller here. Our realtor is very nice and seems to have a very good handle on the numbers side of things (market analysis etc). But other than that, and listing our house, I'm not sure what else he is doing. We live in a desirable neighborhood in our town, our 3bd house is priced fairly (and is one of the smaller ones in the subdivision/lowest price by 15k). In almost 3 weeks, only 3 private showings, and 4 couples at our open house. Our realtor does not seem very proactive-- I only get updates after asking directly. I know the market is cooling down. But still, is this normal? Lots of.... just waiting? Is there anything else we can expect him to do? I am closing on the new house soon and REALLY need to sell this one in the next couple months so we aren't stuck with 2 mortgage
A good realtor will price your home competitively, market it effectively, negotiate offers skillfully, and handle the transaction process efficiently to ensure a successful sale.
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