Fool’s Gold :
Name
given to iron pyrites, which looks a little
like gold but is worthless
The ‘biggest liar gets the listing’ is a
common thought among real estate agents.
In order to gain a listing, agents have an incentive to inflate a home’s
value. Sellers often think their home is
worth more than market value, and every homeowner wants to receive the highest
price possible, who wouldn’t?
Unfortunately, when a homeowner interviews
agents as part of the listing process, they tend to gravitate toward the one
who agrees to the highest price necessary to get the sellers to sign. Sellers are in for a harsh reality when
their home is overpriced. It will linger
on the market and sell for less than it would have if properly priced and
marketed correctly from the onset.
You should always hire an agent and brokerage
that will put your best interests above “getting the listing”. Armed with an honest pricing evaluation and
customized marketing plan; you’ll attract the highest number of qualified
buyers. You’ll also create the greatest
opportunity to sell your home for top dollar.
When interviewing an agent, focus on their
track record, reputation in the community, marketing plan, negotiating skills
and wide range of services necessary to handle the sale of your home. The designated broker is who your listing
contract is really with, so check out the broker behind each agent. Choose professionals who are dedicated to
real estate as a career and who reside full time, year-round at Lake of the
Ozarks. We can handle a great deal via
technology but real estate still requires showing up in real time and being
available when clients and customers need assistance.
Our limited, first-class inventory enables us
to provide personal service to each client.
Priced correctly and marketed expansively, our listings are only on the
market for a short time.
For almost 40 years, C. Michael Elliott &
Associates have done things the right way.
We will present a strategy for pricing and the best way to debut your
home into the marketplace. If you are preparing to sell, call us for an
interview appointment before you make any decisions about listing your
property.
Michael
Elliott has been selling real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1981. He is one of the most respected brokers in
the area. If you would like to work with
Michael in the sale or purchase of property, or have interest in a career in
real estate, contact him at 573.365.SOLD or cme@yourlake.com or stop by C. Michael Elliott &
Associates, 3738 Osage Beach Parkway.
View thousands of lake area listings at www.YourLake.com. You can also view each months’ article, ask
questions and offer your opinion on Michael’s real estate blog, www.AsTheLakeChurns.com
