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Three Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home

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When you embark on the journey of selling your home, there are several different paths that you can take. The two most common ways to sell a home is for sale by owner (FSBO) or through a real estate agent. While FSBO might seem to have some advantages, there are some very good reasons to hire a real estate agent.

More Money in Your Pocket

You might think that you are saving money by not paying a real estate agent, but in reality you could be losing money. A study done in 2017 found that homes represented by agents sold for 30 percent more than homes sold FSBO. Even when you factor in the commission for the real estate agent, you can see that you will easily come out ahead when you use an agent. Read more

The Dangers of Not Having Title Insurance

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When you are going through the process of selling your home, there are a lot of little things that need your attention. It can seem as though the to-do list is never going to be completed. One of those small things is title insurance. There are a lot of reasons that a buyer wants to have title insurance. There are risks for both the buyer and the seller when you skip on the title insurance. 

Title Defects Affect Closing

Title defects can affect the closing of a sale on a home. Title defects can be anything ranging from:

  • Back property taxes being owed on the property
  • Unrecorded liens
  • Unrecorded access rights

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