Brunswick, St.Marys, and Kingsland Georgia Real Estate Agents - Shortcomings and Solutions
There are many reasons why a home owner would terminate their listing with a real estate agent. Some of the most common reasons are:
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Home is never getting shown
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Seller is not getting quality feedback after showings
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Seller does not like the quality of photos and description in the marketing
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Seller can not find the home marketed anywhere (limited or no exposure)
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Agent is not communicating
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Seller has simply lost confidence in their agent
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Agent is not doing what they claimed they would do
These are just some of the reasons why a home owner may terminate their listing (fire their agent) when things are not working out with their Georgia Home For Sale campaign. There are a variety of other reasons not listed, but it does not take much imagination to figure out what can cause problems in the home owner / real estate agent relationship.
Generally, when one of these items becomes a problem it is usually not just one item that frustrates a home owner. It is very often accompanied by other items. Once the home owner's confidence begins to errode it is very difficult for the real estate agent to regain the confidence or for the home owner to place their trust in the agent.
What do you do if you are in this situation? The first thing you must do is write down your concerns. This is not necessarily for you to give the list of concerns to the agent, but it will help you solidify in your mind what the concerns really are.
For example: If you believe there is no marketing, the agent has not done what they claimed they would do, your agent is not communicating enough for your comfort level, and you have lost confidence. Once you put the list of items on paper and make some notes about each item, you can discover that the agent's failure to communication is the root problem.
If you share this problem with them they can correct it. AND, i
f the communication problem is corrected you may find that all the other concerns were non-issues. It is possible they were already handled properly but your agent's poor communication habits made it appear there were more issues. If there are still outstanding concerns the improved communication lines will assist you and your agent to those items handled as well.
In the event you share the problems with your real estateagent and they do not correct them you have a decision to make. Do you want to terminate your listing with the real estate agent and change agents or do you want to let the Georgia Real Estate Contract run it's term and expire. Both of these decisions have important ripple effects that you need to consider before you decide. I'll cover both of them briefly in the next couple paragraphs, but how you handle it is strictly up to you as a home owner.
Let the Georgia Real Estate Contract Run Until Expiration:
When you let the Georgia Real Estate Contract run until it expires then you have fulfilled your contractual commitment to the real estate agent and you can be applauded for your commitment. This is probably a bit easier to do if you are only a few weeks from the end of the contract. Your agent may even sell your home while you are awaiting the end of the listing contract period. On the other hand if you are one month into a six month contract you may find it a little harder to commit to. For more information, read the Georgia Home For Sale / Listing Expired Page for reasons why a home does not sell in the listing period.
Ripple Effect of Letting the Georgia Real Estate Contract Run Until Expiration:
This ripple effect is a very simple concept to grasp. Whether you have to "ride-out" three weeks or three months you may find yourself miserable and resentful. In the event the home sells during this period, the idea of "that agent" making thousands of dollars off the sale of your home can stick with you long after you move. Whatever you do, do not let this get in the way during your next home selling experience.
Terminate the Georgia Real Estate Listing Agreement / Contract:
When you terminate the Georgia Real Estate Listing Agreement you are basically firing your agent. This is a difficult decision and it should not be taken lightly. You signed a contract to allow the agent to market your home for sale and they have invested some time and energy into listing your Georgia home for sale. Hopefully they have also invested money and energy into a marketing campaign for your home, but this may or may not be the case.
When deciding to fire your agent make sure you read any contract items or paragraphs that discuss early termination. There is probably a seperate paragraph in your listing contract that discusses the topic. Once you inform your agent of your desire to terminate they will typically have you sign a separate form that formally terminates the agency relationship. Read the forms carefully.
Ripple Effect of Terminating Your Georgia Real Estate Listing Agreement / Contract:
If your agent actually had marketing in place then pulling your home off the market will stop any marketing momentum your home had developed (this is a non-issue if there was poor or no marketing). MORE IMPORTANTLY, if you sell your Georgia home by owner or directly to a buyer in any way during the orginal list period you will typically still owe the "fired" agent a commission. Usually the contract language in a Georgia listing agreement will require this payment to protect the agent from unethical home sellers that make side deals with buyers. The only way to ensure you avoid paying the agent a commission is to hire another agent from another Georgia Real Estate Agency or if selling your home by owner, wait for a significant period of days after the listing would have naturally expired.
Researching Georgia Home For Sale Strategies and Campaigns:
If you find yourself in the situation and are considering "firing" your Georgia Real Estate Agent, please consider it carefully. Once you make your decision and have taken action or waited until the Georgia Real Estate Contract has expired, please feel free to contact me to hear what can be done to effectively sell your home profitably and with confidence!
If you are simply researching to market your Brunswick, St. Marys, or Kingsland, Georgia Home For Sale then I hope you found this information helpful, even if not immediately vital. You can avoid the headaches and heartaches by finding an agent that has a marketing plan and commits to completing the plan before your Georgia home goes on the market for sale. Once a real estate agent has your signature on the contract they can go from hard-charging to too-busy-for-your-home-right-now. If that happens you find yourself back on this page refreshing yourself on why or how to fire your real estate agent.
Please take the time to read the information throughout this site, including The 3 Selling Secrets for success with any Georgia Home For Sale, the Georgia Home For Sale By Owner information page, and our Superior Online Marketing strategy page. Combine this information with a solid analysis of your St. Marys, Brunswick, or Kingsland Home Value and you will be well on your way to a successful, profitable Georgia Home For Sale campaign.
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