Are you working with a local Florida agent to sell your land? Or maybe you’re thinking about it? If so, we’ve collected the top 4 things you need to expect when selling with an agent — to help you navigate this process easily!
There are many ways to sell your land and many people choose to work with an agent to help them during that process. Do you plan to work with an agent? If so, here is what to expect when selling with an agent…
4 things you need to expect when selling with an agent
#1. Money
A real estate agent is a professional who performs a service for your benefit. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, and yet many people are surprised when they learn that the agent charges a commission for their service… and this commission can be thousands of dollars in some situations! For some people, that’s okay because they want the benefits that an agent provides, but it can be a costly surprise if you’re not prepared.
#2. Time
You probably want to sell your property as quickly as possible. An agent wants that too. However, an agent is at the mercy of what buyers want… and agents will work hard to find a buyer for your land but they can’t always guarantee that your land will be sold within a certain timeframe. (Note: if you need to sell in a certain timeframe, the fastest way to sell is to skip an agent and just let us buy your land directly. Call us at (813) 540-4841 to learn more about this service).
#3. Showing
For an agent to find a buyer who wants to buy your property, they have to show it to people. Buyers will want to walk around the land and decide for themselves if it’s the right property for them. Therefore, if you work with an agent, you should expect the agent to arrange showings with buyers..
#4. Unknowns
Agents provide a great service but the truth is – agents can’t control the process. Many unknowns will influence the sale of your land. These unknowns include the number of other sellers selling similar properties, the number of buyers who want to buy, the number of banks willing to lend money, the state of the economy in the city, within the state of Florida, and in the country as a whole. Therefore, you may want to sell right now at a certain price, and the agent will do their best but you may be forced to sell later at a lower price.
Summary
Selling your land can seem daunting, which is why many people choose to work with a real estate agent. If that’s how you want to sell your propery, make sure you know these 4 things you need to expect when selling with an agent in Florida.
