Selling Your Home: Listing Agreement Advice
Before You Sign a Listing Agreement… Make One More Call
Know what you're agreeing to
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make.
Yet according to the National Association of Realtors, over 80% of homeowners speak with only one real estate agent before signing a listing agreement.
That means many sellers commit to a contract without ever comparing strategies, marketing plans, or pricing approaches.
Just like getting a second opinion from a doctor, attorney, or contractor, it can make sense when selling your home.
Before you sign a listing agreement, make sure you fully understand what you’re agreeing to.
A No-Obligation Agreement Review
Before you sign anything, I offer homeowners a simple, no-obligation review of the listing agreement.
I’ll walk through the agreement with you and explain — in straightforward language — exactly what the terms mean.
Together we’ll review things like:
• Length of the listing agreement
• Commission structure and fees
• Marketing commitments
• Cancellation terms
• What happens if the home doesn’t sell
• What responsibilities belong to the agent and the seller
There is no cost and no obligation.
Sometimes homeowners simply want reassurance that they are making the right decision. Other
Before You List Your Home… Better Call Dennis
Before You List Your Home… Better Call Dennis
If you’re thinking about selling your home and would like a second opinion, I’d be happy to help.
A short conversation could make a meaningful difference in how your home is priced, marketed, and ultimately sold.
Before you sign a listing agreement…
Better Call Dennis.
I let you know what your agreeing to
Dennis Scherer
Northwest Indiana Real Estate
No pressure. Just clear information.
