Select An Agent & Price

Why trust Realty World - United? You could opt to sell your house independently… however; there are many good reasons why you should choose us to assist you in this important undertaking. We will insure that you maximize your opportunities in the current real estate market. Through our extensive Realtor and contact networks, we'll employ the most effective marketing and advertising strategies for your property. We can also guide you through the complicated paperwork involved, from the initial agreement to the final documents.

Important Questions To Ask A Potential Agent:

1. Look for a full time agent. Find out how many transactions they close each year. With Realty World – United you get two agents instead of one. Together, we help 40+ families each year sell or buy their new homes. We both work full time as agents and keep unbelievable hours!!! You will not find more dedication to clients, or agents that care more.
2. Ask for a list of homes they've sold and for references from past clients. We can provide both and have many client testimonials listed on our website for you to read. A nice thing is that the testimonials were not solicited, but were taken directly from notes sent to us by our clients!
3. Interview more than one agent. Are they familiar with your neighborhood? What do they recommend you do to prepare your home for sale? It is very important that you feel a good rapport with your agent. The best way to be sure you are a compatible match is to speak with them – in person if at all possible. You'll know soon enough who you want to work with while selling your house. Look for an agent that does not expect you to sign listing papers during your first meeting. It is very rare for a home to be ‘market ready' during the initial meeting with an agent. If the agent trusts you to list with them once your home is ready, they will offer suggestions to help you prepare your home for the market before they insist you sign papers. Agents are required to submit new listings to the MLS service within 2 days of your signing papers. Often your very best potential buyers come early… don't risk turning off a potential buyer by not having your home staged and ready to be viewed.
4. Find an agent who is tech-savvy: today's transactions move at internet speed. We are always accessible to our clients as we are never without our phones (and there are two to choose from) We have internet access wherever we go - including the car, we use high speed scanners to convert paper documents into PDF's for email purposes and we use GPS in all vehicles. Our website is user friendly and the search tool we chose for searching MLS listings is one of the best in the business… it even maps and uses satellite imaging to help buyers check out properties. You may find someone our equal but not our superior!
5. Ask how much time the agent will have for you, and if they have a licensed assistant: Successful agents are often the most efficient, and can afford to pay a knowledgeable assistant who will always be available to answer your questions. In our situation, you actually have two licensed Brokers working with you and answering your questions. We do use an assistant to help with graphic and bookkeeping needs, but the people you want to speak with are Steve and me – and that is who you will reach. When you do get our voice mail, we get back to you as soon as possible. You can always call the alternate number so if one of us is busy, the other is most likely available.
6. Ask the agent specifically how they will market your property. We explain our marketing plans when we meet but, needless to say, they are extensive. Some of our favorite clients have nick-named us the “Extreme Team”.
7. Does the agent return your calls promptly? Time is money when attempting to sell a home. When calling, most of the time you will get through to one of us. Our cell phone numbers are freely given and our phones are never turned off. We have been known to both be on the phone at the same time but we will call you back as soon as we hang up. We check email frequently, even while in the car. You will hear back from us in a timely manner.
8. Complex issues will arise over the course of selling your home. You should feel comfortable that your agent is willing to explain everything to you until you completely understand the issues. Ask yourself how many agents have spent the time and money to construct a website to explain the home buying and selling process as clearly as ours does. We believe that one of our primary responsibilities to our clients is education and are happy to provide you a resource for the information you need to successfully sell or buy your home. Compare websites of other agents you interview and draw you own conclusions.
9. Finally, a good agent will spend more time listening to you and asking you questions about what you want, rather that talking about themselves. Pick an agent with whom you feel comfortable. If you have been thinking of selling your home then you've probably been looking at other agent's websites. We have tried to create a useful website with resources to aid in your search. Our site is not what we call “glamour” sites - all about self promotion and how much money we make each year. You will not find references to million-dollar clubs or other awards given for annual revenue that some agents like to brag about. With us, it's not about the money; it's about helping people with their home sale or purchase.

What Is Your Home Worth? Has your home appreciated? Do you know what it is worth? Pricing your home accurately is one of the most critical decisions you will make. On their own, most people tend to overestimate the value of their home. An overpriced home will remain on the market and may even be shown by agents to point out another homes better value. As experienced real estate agents, we review dozens of home sales every day and are knowledgeable about final sale prices as compared to listing prices. Generally, we can tell you within a range of several percent, the price your home should sell for on the market. Please don't believe everything you see. Zillow.com is a site that many people are relying on it to determine the value of their home. If putting a value on your home were this easy, the appraisers would all be out of business. Zillow's information is interesting, but rest assured that appraisers will be around for a long time.

*Click Here To Request a Complimentary and Confidential Estimate of Your Home's Worth.

How Are Agents Paid? Real estate agents are not paid until you have successfully sold your home and typically, they are paid a percentage of the property's final selling price. Real estate commissions are negotiable in North Carolina . The commission will depend on the type of property you are selling, anticipated sales price, type of agent you hire and the level of services the agent provides. Generally, the commission you pay is split between your listing agent and his brokerage agency as well as the agent representing the buyer and their brokerage agency. Keep in mind that as your agents, we pay for all of the costs associated with marketing your home.

Why Choose Us? According to the National Association of REALTORS 82% of all homebuyers start their search on the internet. We believe that presentation and visual representation are the keys to selling each home in the least amount of time for the greatest price. With that in mind, our comprehensive process for listing a home includes a complete market analysis and a thorough checklist of repairs and maintenance as the initial step. Staging comes next. We supply and arrange appropriate materials from our own collection of accessories and flowers to complement your home's interior and leave them in-place, should you desire, through the sales process. When we list a home for sale, we immediately set in motion a complex and tech-savvy marketing plan to broadcast the availability of your home. Our brochures are designed with a sophisticated style and layout -- a look that emphasizes the power of photography to capture the architectural elements that distinguish individual properties. An assortment of photography equipment includes various wide-angle lenses, diffuser lights, filters and remote-activated flashes. This insures that we only use the very finest photographs for marketing your home. These images get widespread play on our web page and in the Triangle and Alamance MLS (multiple listing service) as well as on Realtor.com, Google, Yahoo and we establish an individual web site (.com) dedicated just to your home. As technologically sophisticated agents, we use digital photography, virtual tours, internet search and optimization technology and are in the process of adding Pod-cast video to maximize your listing's exposure to as many agents and buyers as possible. We also market property quickly and effectively through proven methods, which may include signs, fliers, lockbox, public open houses, and advertising such as postcards and newspapers. We do not act as Dual Agents. When we are the listing agent for your home then we are representing you and only you! This is an unusual practice but this is how we do business! We will quickly show your home to buyers making ‘sign calls', but you can rest assured that we are always on your side of the transaction!! Ultimately, we aim to present your home in the best light with the best images and the best writing. Our goal is to set a positive tone before someone ever enters the door.

What About Price? When we have our initial meeting with a potential client the first questions are “What do you think my house will sell for and how much money will I make?” Many agents talk potential sellers into listing with them by promising to sell their home for prices that are sometimes 20% over what other agents are telling you. Do not allow yourself to get fooled!!! The most important factor to remember is that though the agent may help you set an asking price, it is the market that sets the selling price. Save yourself the heartbreak of multiple price reductions and the frustration of useless ‘showings' wasted on buyers that determine as soon as they enter your home that it is overpriced. Price it right and sell it! Now, how much will you make???

You need a “Net Sheet” A net sheet is a wonderful tool for predicting your financial outcome after you sell you house. To run the numbers do the following: