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WHY PAY A COMMISSION?
COMMISSIONS A TO Z

Homeowners attempting to sell their home without the assistance of a real estate professional generally do so for one and one reason only: to avoid paying a commission fee. Is it worth it? Well, only the homeowner can answer that, but experience has shown that many For Sale By Owners find that it is not! Before making a costly mistake, consider the benefits, from A to Z, you will receive from working with a Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty real estate professional:


ADVERTISING - Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty pays all advertising costs.

BARGAIN - Research shows that 77% of sellers felt their commission was "well spent."

CONTRACT WRITING - Our Agents can supply standard forms to speed the transaction.

DETAILS - Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty frees you from handling the many details of selling a home.

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE - Our Agents have experience and expertise in marketing, financing, negotiating and more.

FINANCIAL KNOW-HOW - Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty is aware of the many options for financing the sale.

G LOSSARY - Our Agents understands, and can explain, real estate lingo.

HOMEWORK - Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty will do homework on how to best market your home.

INFORMATION - If you have a real estate question, Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty will know (or can get) the information.

JUGGLE SHOWINGS - Our Agents will schedule and handle all showings.

KEEPS YOUR BEST INTEREST IN MIND - That's Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realtys job!

LAWS - Our Agents are up-to-date on real estate laws that affect you.

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE - The most effective means of bringing together buyers and sellers.

NEGOTIATION - Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty can handle all price and contract negotiations.

OPEN HOUSES - A popular marketing technique.

PROSPECTS - Our Agents have a network of contacts that can produce potential buyers.

QUALIFIED BUYERS - Avoid opening your home to "curiosity seekers."

REALTOR - Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty is a member of the National Association of Realtors and subscribes to a strict code of ethics.

SUGGESTED PRICE - Our Agents will do a market analysis to establish a fair price range.

TIME - One of the most valuable resources in a Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty agent.

UNBIASED OPINION - Most owners are too emotional about their home to be objective.

VIP - That's how you will be treated by Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty!

WISDOM - Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty can offer the wisdom that comes with experience.

X MARKS THE SPOT - Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty Agent is right there with you through the final signing of papers.

YARD SIGNS - Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty provides a professional sign, encouraging serious buyers.

ZERO-HOUR SUPPORT - Selling a home can be an emotional experience. Coldwell Banker Friends & Neighbors Realty can help.