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There are some misconceptions out there held by some who don’t follow the residential market closely. We’d like to help dispel some of these myths.
1. Homes listed with ComFree take longer to sell...or do not sell at all.
FACT
homes listed with ComFree often sell faster than homes listed with a real estate agent.
ComFree homes (on average) sell for 98% of list price. And lots this year have sold for more than the asking price.
2. Agents do a better "selling" job.
FACT
Real estate agents don’t sell homes, homes sell themselves. Buyers know instantly if yours is the home they want. There is nothing a person can say to convince a buyer to buy a home. When you bought your home, did the agent or homeowner convince you to buy, or was it the house itself?
When questions arise, who knows more about a home than the owner?
3. Real estate agents protect sellers.
FACT
Agents work for themselves. Their primary objective is to secure a listing. They are not an unbiased party and offer no protection. Your best interest and the listing agent’s best interest are not always the same. You and he can have a conflict of interest: for instance, the agent would rather close the sale fast than get you the few thousand more the marketplace would offer.
Lawyers, on the other hand, work solely in your interest. Whether selling privately or through an agent, you will need a lawyer and YOUR lawyer will protect YOUR interests.
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| RECENTLY SOLD ON COMFREE |
| List Price: | $640,000 |
| Sold For: | $640,000 |
| Saving in GST & commission: | $26,713
(7% and 3% comm.) |
4. Real estate commissions include GST.
FACT
GST is added to all agent’s commissions. The entire cost of using ComFree is usually less than the GST alone on an agent’s commission.
5. Agents can net you more money.
FACT
If that were true, that would mean buyers would be willing to pay more for your home just because it was listed with an agent. Now, does that make sense?
6. The Offer to Purchase is difficult/complicated to complete.
FACT
The Offer form is simple and straightforward. It’s the buyer's job to complete this form and present it to you. ComFree has lawyers who will prepare the Offer FREE for your potential buyers so you’ll receive a properly prepared offer.
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