Whether it's your first home or fourteenth, the moment you decide to sell your home, fills you with anticipation. No matter how careful you are about getting everything in order, there could always be someone or something which throws a spanner in the works.

It's impossible to know just how many sales fall through at the crucial moment but estimates put this figure as high as one in every three deals. As such, ask anyone what the most stressful experiences in life are and moving to a new home is likely to be at the top of the list.

#1 Selling Real Estate Tip:

Find and use a reputable real estate agent. A lot of time is spent chasing solicitors, stamping out sketchy offers from people that have offered on other properties to hedge their bets and liaising with home buyers throughout the chain. Real state agents are experienced in dealing with the pitfalls of the housing market and can help ensure a property chain holds together.  (Source)

It is also important to understand that real estate agent fees are not set in stone. Ask agents you are considering to hire about their qualifications, experience, knowledge of the market, as well as their commission fees. Most realtors are willing to negotiate with the home seller. 

We recommend using DoorFly.com to facilitate the negotiation and compare real estate agents. The site will allow you to compare qualifications discretely and ask for a discount without awkwardness. The agents on DoorFly will compete for your business.

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