When you decide which agent you're going to sell with, you'll sign an agreement with
them (every home seller does). This is known as a "listing agreement� and it's exclusive
to you and your agent. The length of this agreement is usually for ~6 months but is
negotiable.
The listing agreement does not include an option to cancel, which makes it extremely
difficult to fire your agent and hire another one. This means that as long as your house
sells, your agent gets paid, whether you're pleased with their services or not.
To "guarantee" themselves a commission, many agents will say whatever is necessary to
get the agreement signed. A couple of common tactics include:
- Intentionally telling you they can sell your house for an unrealistic price
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Overpromising on their availability and communication
Not being locked into the listing agreement is key to becoming a top priority for your
agent. It ensures they are just as motivated as you are to sell fast and for top dollar
because they know that they can lose your business at any time.
Part of our vetting process is making sure that we only partner with the best agents who
are fully committed to making their clients a top priority. We make it a requirement
that they allow you to cancel the agreement at any time, no questions asked. This is
spelled out in the agreement that they sign with us.
This means that when you sell with a SoldNest agent, you are getting a trusted expert
who is committed to making you and your sale a top priority. 100% guaranteed!
Licensed since 2001
$1.74M avg. sale price (3 years)
