It doesn’t matter if you are new to the area or if you’ve been in your Coral Gables real estate for years, you are bound to make mistakes. No worries, we are only human. It is okay if you show up to your property a few minutes late or if you forget a shopper’s cell phone number. However, there are some pretty big errors that cause sellers in South Florida waste plenty of time and money, as well as hurt their reputations.

For starters, do not sign any contracts, regardless of how “standard” they may seem. Men and women with homes for sale in Coral Gables must protect themselves with a zero-cost guarantee of their protected rights. That’s why it is always smart to get a lawyer involved. If you are lucky, you have an attorney in the family that will look out for your rights at no charge. Otherwise, it may cost you a pretty penny. Of course, it’s always better to spend that pretty penny than blow your life savings.

Next, make sure you rely on a real estate professional that you trust. If you are turned off upon your first meeting, do not go shopping for a home with him or her. After all, forming a trusting relationship is vital when putting up your Coral Gables home for sale. That is why it is crucial to get a guarantee in writing, as well as check his or her references. Before doing any business together, perhaps go to lunch with the real estate professional. Trust your initial instincts, and make sure you feel comfortable putting the fate of family’s bank account in his or her hands.

When it comes time to sign with a real estate professional, call the references given to you, as well as other home sellers that have their properties listed with him or her. Will any of them supply information that scares you away? Next, you can do some inconspicuous homework. Either you or somebody with a different voice can call his or her office and ask questions about the homes he or she has listed. Inquire about the asking price and why the property is on the market. Make sure the answers are legitimate and do know make any sellers look bad. Remember, that real estate professional may be talking about you one day soon.

One of the worst decisions people can make when trying to sell their homes is signing contracts that trap them in for too long, regardless of how standard the agreements are said to be. It can certainly be frustrating to be locked into a bad agreement, especially when you have better offers knocking on your door. That’s why you should never sign a contract for more than a month or two at a time. A 30-day trial period is what most sellers like to sign, as they can always extend their contracts later. Regardless of what contracts a real estate agent claims are available, hold your ground. Do not get stuck with the wrong individual for too long. Following the right pointers, you will not end up with the short end of the stick when it comes time to sell your Coral Gables luxury home.

 

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty has 42 locations serving 19 counties throughout Florida and approximately 1,800 sales professionals. The full-service brokerage, founded in 1999, is a wholly owned subsidiary of WCI Communities, Inc. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty is ranked fifth in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network and is the overall No. 1 fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids Foundation, having generated more than $3.1 million. To learn more about the best Coral Gables real estate business, visit www.BHHSFloridaRealty.com today.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, a wholly-owned subsidiary of WCI Communities, has over 39 locations and more than 1,650 real estate sales professionals and team members serving 17 counties throughout Florida.
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