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Selling Your Property

Competition is tough in most markets for listings of residential homes by the sellers. List price, commission rates, marketing techniques, and the real estate agents experience and personality are all factors sellers should consider when choosing the agent to represent their property. Review the section of our BCR web site on Choosing Your Real Estate Agent, for valuable tips and suggestions.

One common pitfall to avoid is to choose an agent because he/she is a family member, close friend, or friend of a friend. If a realtor has all the qualifications you determine you need and is a family member or a friend, all the better, but keep your priorities in proper order.

The marketing of resale quality homes is the core of our business at Bristol County Realty and our experienced agents do an excellent job in preparing you and your property for the Selling Process. A BCR agent will tour your property, inside and out, ask a lot of questions and take a lot of notes. The BCR agent will discuss the reason you are thinking about selling, the timing involved, and the impact the move will have on your entire family. The agent will review all of the contracts, disclosures and possible contingencies that may be involved in your particular sale, then together you and your agent will decide on the marketing plan that's best for your home and your ideal time table.

The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) gives properties the maximum amount of exposure, making it available to thousands of Realtors throughout our local market area, the entire states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and beyond. The MLS listing is also picked up by Realtor.Com within hours and becomes available to consumers across the entire county via the Internet. BCR entries into the MLS are filled out completely, accurately, and include directions to the property for agents and buyers who aren't familiar with our local area.

Negotiating the offer is where many transactions run into trouble. Often a buyer will make an initial offer that is on the low end of the range they are willing to pay. Negotiating the price as well as all of the other terms and conditions are critical in realizing your most favorable selling position.

Once the sales contract is signed, handling the completion of any contingencies and coordinating the administrative tasks that involve the buyers' lender and the closing attorney are critical for a timely and trouble-free closing.

Your BCR agent will guide and council you through the many details and procedures of the selling process to make sure you know what to expect, what your options are, and are prepared to make informed decisions whenever necessary. You will always have access to your BCR agent via the Internet, office phone, cell phone and home phone. We represent sellers, buyers and builders in our local communities and provide excellent service to everyone we serve.