Should I use a big company or a small company to sell my house?
Homeowners in most areas around the country have choices when it comes to selecting a real estate company. When selecting a real estate company to assist you with selling your home should you use a big company or a small one in your area? Does it make a difference? What are the advantages of using one or the other?
The majority of the differences you may experience may have little to do with the size of the company. The real difference could be due to your choice of agent. Successful, professional, and ethical real estate agents can be found in both large and small real estate companies. Regardless of the size of the agent’s company you can help yourself by making sure to interview several agents before making your selection.
When comparing companies you will want to know:
When is the company open? Can potential buyers reach someone 7 days a week? More importantly can buyer agents reach the company in order to receive showing instructions?
Does the company have an online presence? When you search for real estate in your area does the company you are considering using show up in the search results?
Speak with the broker. Is this someone you can feel comfortable speaking with in case there are issues or problems that you need resolved?
Your final choice will more than likely have less to do with the size of the company but more to do with the answer you receive to your questions and concerns. Talk to agents from companies of all sizes until you find the right fit for you.