Compare Your Home Selling Options
When selling your house in Columbus, it is smart to compare the selling options available to you. The Goldsmith Team has an impressive track record, that has yielded incredible results for our clients. However, some people will opt to sell on their own or use a flat rate agent to get their house on the MLS. These options can work in some situations! Compare your options in the table below to find the solution that is best for you! We are happy to answer any questions you have. 614-963-3340
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For Sale By Owner | Flat Rate Agents | |
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Time To Sell: | Lower average days on market (under 50) | Studies show selling yourself adds on average 20+ days to the time to sell the house** | Depends on how comprehensive the service is to help market and negotiate the home |
Typical Sales Price: | Houses sell for 13% higher prices* when working w/ a broker vs. FSBO | 13% less* than an experienced agent is able to negotiate | Depends if their service includes full negotiation services or not |
Marketing Costs: | $0 – We pay for all marketing and do all of the marketing work | $500 – $2,000+ in ads, yard signs, and more. | $500 – $2,000+ in ads, yard signs, and more. |
Types Of Marketing Included: | MLS listing, professional yard sign, our team of buyers agents, featured online listings, an open house if necessary, and more! | None. You’ll need to purchase all of your marketing separately. | MLS, other marketing usually extra |
Time Commitment From You: | Very little. We want this to be as hands-off as possible for you so you can enjoy the process. | 3-5+ hours per week including showing the house, open houses, marketing, putting out signs, etc. | 3-5+ hours per week including showing the house, open houses, marketing, putting out signs, etc. |
Fees / Commissions: | Competitive commission structure. But we save you time, headache, and stats show we can help you sell for a higher price vs. FSBO | $100-$1,000 for materials and FSBO website listings. | Flat fee or reduced commission for reduced services and assistance. |
Legal / Contract / Advice: | 100% included. We handle all of the contracts, documents, setting up escrow and closing, and more! We worry about the details so you can relax. | You are responsible for all contracts, escrow, and legal details to ensure the closing happens correctly and legally. | Not always included, when it is it may be limited. Ask the agent what they include and will not include. |
Selling your house is a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Get the peace of mind you need by working with a Columbus native who is passionate about real estate and helping people. Before you sign a listing agreement with another agent or try to take matters into your own hands, learn more about what working with The Goldsmith Team will mean for you!
Ready to get started? Give us a call at 614-963-3340 or send us a message at any time!
Get Peace of Mind When Selling Your House in Columbus
Brandon works with both buyers and sellers to help them reach your real estate goals. When selling your house in Columbus, keep these things in mind…
- What Will it Cost: When you work with some agents, you can be hit with unexpected costs and fees. When you work with our team, there is only a standard commission. Everything will be laid out before the listing agreement is signed, so there won’t be any surprises.
- How Long Will it Take: Working with The Goldsmith team ensures efficiency, professionalism, and results. As some of the top agents in Columbus, we know how to get the job done.
- Working With a Local Matters: Working with someone who knows the market and the city can help you to more effectively market and sell your house. Brandon is a Columbus native, dedicated to helping people with all of their real estate needs.
Selling Your House Can Be Simple!
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Sources:
* 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, National Association of REALTORS®
** Both the Northwestern and the Stanford studies mentioned in the Money section confirm just that: “The use of a broker does lead to an accelerated sale. In that respect, brokers appear to add value,” the Stanford researchers declared. The Northwestern study found that it takes on average 20 days longer to sell a house on an FSBO site versus the MLS or an agent.