What Is a Full-Service Realtor? What Sellers Can Expect
Selling a home for the first time presents a wave of “must get it right” tasks, such as setting the price, prepping the house, marketing it to stand out, and negotiating to close the deal with the most proceeds. This is where a full-service Realtor can turn the tide in your favor. But what “full
Selling a home for the first time presents a wave of “must get it right” tasks, such as setting the price, prepping the house, marketing it to stand out, and negotiating to close the deal with the most proceeds. This is where a full-service Realtor can turn the tide in your favor.
But what “full services” does a full-service Realtor provide? How much will it cost? And how do you know if you’re hiring someone you can trust?
We’ll answer these and other questions so you’ll know what to expect, and what Realtor-hiring pitfalls you’ll want to avoid.
Step One: Talk to an Expert Full-Service Realtor
With HomeLight’s free online platform, it takes just two minutes to match you with top-performing full-service Realtors in your market. Our data shows that the top 5% of agents sell homes quicker and for as much as 10% more than average agents.
What is a full-service Realtor?
A full-service Realtor offers end-to-end support throughout your entire home sale process. Unlike a discount or part-time agent who might take a limited à la carte approach, a full-service Realtor will handle everything from your initial consultation to the final closing paperwork. In many cases, it’s not just a profession for them, it’s a genuine partnership.
“As a full-service professional, I make my career choice as a Realtor more relational rather than transactional,” explains Dusty Rhoton, a top real estate agent in Northern Arizona with more than 23 years of experience. “I don’t just list homes, I truly guide, advise, and advocate for my clients, and we typically end up being friends for life.”
Their goal is to help you sell your home for the best price and terms while making the process as smooth and efficient as possible. A full-service Realtor typically provides pricing advice, professional marketing, staging recommendations, help with offers and negotiations, and guidance all the way through to closing.
“They will be there from prep to closing, handling every detail so clients have less stress and better outcomes,” Rhoton says.
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