Using PropertyGuys.com instead of an agent
Using PropertyGuys.com, selling your house on your own is not as complicated as your agent would have you believe. You didn't think they'd actually tell you how to avoid paying them did you? We still recognize that not every home seller has the ability, schedule, or desire to sell their own home regardless of the cost associated with using an agent. Our system wasn't built for these people. Our system was created for those people that want a practical way to sell their house and pay themselves instead of paying their hard earned money to an agent.
Let's take a look at the six (6) key differences between paying an agent and using PropertyGuys.com to pay yourself:
Determining your asking price
With an agent
Agents help establish your asking price by examining past property sales data and by analyzing the existing supply of available properties in the market that they judge to be similar to yours. Most agree that this is hardly rocket science. Since an agent's compensation is based on your sale, they often find themselves in a conflict of interest with respect to price.
The PropertyGuys.com way
You don't need an agent to set your price, you've got better ways. We believe that pricing is all about "supply and demand" and very little to do with an agents' foresight. While we don't set the actual sale price for you, we'll introduce you to other proven methods that will help you set your own asking price. Since there is no commission charged on a private sale, all possible conflicts of interest are instantly removed.
Advertising focus
With an agent
With an agent, a large part of their promotional focus is on "themselves" instead of on your property. It's no wonder they often hold back important information about your property; like price, address and property details. This is not the best way to market your home. Today's home buyers want instant access to property information without needing to call your agent. When agents don't provide enough information, it forces eager buyers to visit your home, even when they find themselves not interested when they arrive. This is a pure waste of everyone's time.
The PropertyGuys.com way
Our advertising approach is to supply all relevant information to buyers, making it easy for them to consider your property. Most buyers would rather examine property particulars prior to contacting someone. Providing easy and open access to complete property details saves buyers time and frustration. Typically, this creates a situation where only really interested buyers contact you and visit your home; saving you time and energy.
Market Exposure
With an agent
Within the agent system, you can get the exposure provided by the MLStm. With this system, cooperating agents are able to search for your property in hopes that it will fit the search criteria of their clients. The general public also uses the MLStm as a key source for searching available properties for sale.
The PropertyGuys.com difference
Yes, the MLStm can be an effective solution. Surprised we'd say that? Well, we're not the ones with our heads in the sand. The question shouldn't be whether or not the MLStm provides good exposure but rather "why do I need to use the MLStm?" it costs way too much. We're an effective and low cost alternative to the MLStm. Our system provides you with a level of exposure that we believe can eliminate the very need for using the MLStm. Our web site gets millions of hits a month and we send automated notifications to buyers looking for homes all across the country. By the way, agents also use our web site to find available properties for their customers.
Property Showings
With an agent
Agents arrange property showings based on their schedule - not yours. When you choose to use an agent your home must always be 'show-ready' with very little advanced notice. Not surprisingly, many sellers find this situation to be a serious hassle. And to make the situation worse, the agents that show your home are rarely the ones you actually listed with. What do they know about your property? Not much.
The PropertyGuys.com way
In our system, you arrange showings based on your schedule - not some agents schedule. This means that your home needs only to be 'show-ready' when you need it to be. Most buyers, given the opportunity, would rather get a tour from the home owner than seeing it through an agent.
Dealing with offers & negotiation
With an agent
Your agent will help you with the paperwork and review the offers submitted through different agents, acting as an expensive go between for people not so comfortable with negotiating. Agents seem to make this process look more complicated than it really is - probably to justify their hefty commission. Your agent will help you decide whether to accept, reject or counter the offers you receive.
The PropertyGuys.com way
With our Offer Makertm, negotiations and offers can be handled directly with the buyer. We've made the process straightforward and stress free. Absolutely no agent required. After all, you know what the right offer looks like. We provide you with the framework so you can effectively deal directly with the buyer. You may choose to do it online or in person - whatever you prefer. With fewer people involved in the process, the less complicated it can be.
Closing the deal
With an agent
In an agent transaction, the lawyer handles all the legal closing details once they've been forwarded the paperwork from the agent. Usually your decisions and concessions are already binding before the lawyer actually advises you. This reality opens up the door to possible conflicts of interest on the part of your agent.
The PropertyGuys.com difference
The big difference with us is that we remove the agent layer and have the lawyer prepare the paperwork from the very onset using information recorded by the Offer Makertm. We streamline the process. Again, no agent needed. You and your lawyer are well able to handle the sale at this point. This way, you are better protected from any legal pitfalls and are insulated from any possible conflicts of interest.
