Selling a home in the Lower Mainland can be challenging. There are several reasons to work with a local real estate agent when selling your home. I’m confident every seller prefers a smooth transaction and surely no court battles or costly legal fees. What could possibly go wrong and how could a deal go sideways? It’s just real estate after all, people sell things all the time. 

This article will present the top 5 reasons to work with a local real estate agent when selling your home in the Lower Mainland.

1. Knowledge
Vancouver real estate agents possess local knowledge and experience that benefits you. As you begin the process of selling your Vancouver home you want to have an expert that can guide you through the process. A real estate agent that is local and has expertise in the Vancouver real estate market has access to a variety of stats about recent home sales in your Vancouver neighborhood, which will allow you to price your home accordingly. Along with this Vancouver real estate agents can access the local MLS. Your home will be included in the MLS, so agents helping home buyers can be shown the various details.

2. Training
Real estate agents that specialize in Vancouver are trained in the many legalities of selling a Vancouver home. Selling your Vancouver home is possibly one of the largest transactions you’ll make, so make sure you don’t miss a step in the process. During the selling process there is plenty of paperwork that needs to be completed. A Vancouver real estate specialist can ensure selling your home will go smoothly and will also be able to alert you should problems arise in which you need to consult with a lawyer.

3. Connections
Vancouver real estate agents are able to network and coordinate showings. Putting your Vancouver home for sale shouldn't become your full time job – it can be difficult to accommodate buyer showings, make flyers and properly advertise the property, answer all phone and email inquires etc. A Vancouver real estate agent becomes your marketing specialist and will be able to run open houses, set up showings, and other marketing activities to get your house seen by interested buyers. Vancouver agents are connected to other agents, so are able to network and promote discussions that help you get a timely sale.

4. Neutral
Real estate agents in Vancouver assist with pricing matters, negotiations, inspections, due diligence, local knowledge and more. While you may think it would be easier to not have the middle person, be prepared. An agent acting as a neutral party in the process prevents any disagreements that could result in a deal being pulled from the table. Once you are under contract, a Vancouver real estate agent will have many recommendations to assist with any final details to get you to the closing table.

5. Experience
Working with a real estate agent in Vancouver provides direct access to local expertise, contractual matters, and knowledge gained through education and experience. This WILL save you money in unnecessary delays, prevent avoidable mistakes, and highlight contract specifics. A great thing about learning from another persons mistakes is it doesn’t become your mistake. Mistakes in this business are very costly and experience is like an insurance policy that you have working on your side; an experienced real estate agent in Vancouver can protect you every step of the way.