What Does A Real Estate Agent Do After Closing?
Real estate agents are all trained on the complex process of buying or selling a home. Therefore, the best real estate agents – the ones who stand out from the crowd – are the ones who work with their clients long after you closed on your house. So what are some things an agent can do outside the homebuying process? Here are a few top services an agent can provide after closing.
Real Estate Agents Know the Community
We don’t just help clients find a house, we help clients find a community. From the local food scene and weekend activities to non-profit organizations and volunteer opportunities, we have our finger on the city’s pulse. Not only is it our job, but I personally love advertising for Durham. We have a rich quality of life I love sharing with others.
So go ahead, ask your agent where
you need to plan your next date night. We’ll probably have several suggestions.
After Closing, Dive Into My Contact List
Need a painter? I know three. How
about a plumber? Yep. Prepping your lawn for the Spring? I know some great lawn
care companies.
Real estate agents are experts on
everything that goes into making your house a home. That means we talk to
professionals across the industry. Over time, we build strong working
relationships with those we trust and who have done quality work in the past.
There are plenty of sites available to find reviews, but nothing beats word of
mouth.
It may be years since you moved in,
but if you need a recommendation, reach out. Your real estate agent will have
the right person for the job.
Prepare Your Home To Sell
You’ve been in your home for several
years, and now you’re thinking about moving. Maybe you need some more elbow
room, or to be closer to a new job. Whatever the reason, selling your home is
not a quick decision, and warrants some prep time. Time spent preparing can
make for a smooth and fast selling process…and your real estate agent can
help!
We can identify the areas of your
home that might need some TLC before selling it. These also don’t have to be
major upgrades. Simply adding a fresh coat of paint or changing out lighting
fixtures can dramatically improve how buyers perceive your home.
I once saw a house where the sellers
changed all the door knobs to matching, egg-shaped knobs. It was a small
detail, but the buyers couldn’t stop talking about how “put together”
it felt. They put in an offer that afternoon.
More Than Just An Agent
This list is only the tip of the
iceberg. Our job title may suggest we only help buy and sell property, but a
quality agent will have your back for years to come.
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