Sellers benefit from using a REALTOR with a GRI designation
According to the National Association of REALTORS the median home price for sellers who use a licensed agent is 16-percent higher than a home sold directly by the owner. Selling a home is a complex transaction that takes time, effort and expertise.

• A GRI can help set a realistic, competitive price and figure the approximate net proceeds for the sale based on types of loans, the seller’s outstanding loan balance and closing costs.
• A GRI is familiar with the local home loan market, knows if seller assistance is advisable and can help a seller decide the type of financing that’s best to expedite the sale.
• GRIs ensure potential buyers are financially qualified prior to showing your home.
• A GRI can list your home in a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and can work with other REALTORS to assure you a wider range of prospective buyers.
• A GRI will advise prospects of all aspects and conditions of your home, even faults you don’t intend to fix, protecting you from later objections.
• A GRI handles most all aspects of the selling process including: phone inquiries, making appointments, open houses and showings along with potential buyer follow-ups.
• A GRI is a skilled marketing professional who knows how to merchandise your home efficiently. A GRI knows how to add sales appeal at a low to moderate cost.
• When a GRI is the seller’s agent, he/she maintains objectivity in responding to criticisms by the buyer and in presenting offers and counter-offers until an agreement is reached.
• A GRI will familiarize you with closing procedures in advance and often attend the event to answer any questions.

Want to estimate the proceeds of selling your home? Use this worksheet.

Is your house ready to put on the market? Here’s a handy checklist.