NAR 2010 Home Buyer and Seller Survey shows some interestesting stats that relate directly to Selling a Home:

• Sellers tyopically receive 96% of their asking price for the home
• 56% of sellers did reduce their asking price
• 44% offered incentives
• Homes were typically on the market for 8 weeks

House Sellers using Agents?

Also of note – there has been a very slight increase (from 83% to 88%) in the number of Home Sellers using an Agent compared to FSBO from 2003 to 2010.

What do Sellers want from an Agent?

Here’s what Sellers want from an Agent- so think about this in your next listing presentation!

• Price the Home Competitively
• Find a Buyer
• Market their home to potential Buyers
• Sell the home within a specific timeframe!

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