Are you thinking about selling your house? Perhaps you’re weighing the pros and cons of how to sell and wondering, “Should I Hire A Real Estate Agent To Sell My Home In Dallas Or Sell To An Investor?” If so then this blog post is for you!
Selling a house is a very big and complex decision, so it makes sense for you to do your research before finalizing your decision! You always want to educate yourself before making such a large decision to insure you’re making the right choice and you won’t have any regrets in the future.
Should I Hire A Real Estate Agent To Sell My Home In Dallas Or Sell To An Investor?
Pros And Cons Of Working With An Agent
Pros:
- The agent has probably done this before (or we hope they’ve done this before) so they know the process.
- You won’t have to do the actual negotiating – the agent will take care of that for you to an extent. They will always need to get your approval before doing anything.
- The agent will guide you step-by-step
- You might get a price closer to your asking price
Cons:
- You’ll have to pay money to renovate your home and get it show-ready
- On top of having to manage those contractors and dealing with living in a house while it’s being renovated
- You’ll have to clean up your house and keep it spotless until the day you close
- You’ll have to leave your home every single time a buyer wants to see it.
- You’ll have to pay bills, taxes, and insurance on the property the whole time the house is being shown. And you’ll need to continue paying those bills (including your mortgage payment) until the day you close on the house.
- You’ll have to pay both the listing and buyer’s agent’s commissions
- You’ll have to pay the closing costs to the title company
- You might not get a price closer to your asking price
- The buyers will get an inspection and expect you to fix most if not all of the issues found on the inspection report.
- You have to deal with the buyer’s appraisal and if it comes in lower than the offer price, then you are forced to drop the price to the appraised value.
Should I Hire A Real Estate Agent To Sell My Home In Dallas Or Sell To An Investor?
Pros And Cons Of Working With An Investor
Pros:
- The investor is very experienced (we are at least, but not all investors are) and knows what they are doing
- You’ll know exactly what the offer is right away – there’s no guesswork or gambling on the market because we don’t make our offers subject to an appraisal.
- You don’t have to pay to fix up your house. We take care of all repairs
- You don’t have to clean up your house.
- You don’t have to wait months to close and finally collect your money
- … which means you don’t have to pay bills, taxes, and insurance on the property that whole time
- You don’t have any commissions or fees to pay including the closing costs!
Cons:
- You probably won’t get “market price” for your house – an investor may pay less
Which Is Better For You?
For many property owners, it comes down to just a few simple questions:
- How soon do you want to sell?
- Would you rather deal with the hassle of listing with a real estate agent in hopes they find you the right buyer willing to pay the price you want for the house? AND they won’t nickel and dime you on the repair items needed?
When you answer those questions then you’ll discover the answer to your question, “Should I Hire A Real Estate Agent To Sell My Home In Dallas Or Sell To An Investor?”
Ready To Sell Soon?
If you think selling right now to an investor rather than playing the waiting game with a real estate agent is a much better fit for you and your situation, then schedule an appointment with us! Even if you have questions about the process or to see how much we can offer for your property, just reach out to us and let us and we’ll see how we can help – we might be able to give you a cash offer to buy your house right away or we might be connected you with a great real estate agent that we know and work with.
Just call us at 214-761-3150 or click here now and fill out the form and we’ll get back to you right away! We also have virtual appointments available! After you fill out your information, you’ll see a calendar with our availability listed. Just pick a time that works best for you and we’ll see you on zoom!! It’s as easy as that!!