Compare Your Options
When Selling Your House in Orlando!
When selling your house in the Orlando area, it’s important to explore all your options to ensure that you’re making the best decision for reaching your goals. In an ever-changing market, it’s still crucial to know the differences between hiring Florida Homes - Bill Hurlock your local full-service agent, using a limited-service agent, selling your house on your own, or using an iBuyer. Knowing your options will help you make an informed decision and achieve success in the sale of your Orlando property.
Time to Sell
Selling with Us
Our goal is to get you not only the best sales price but also get you to the closing table as quickly as possible. This is possible because of our in-house marketing team working for you.
Discount Realtor
Depends on the level of service provided and the experience of the assigned agent.
FSBO
It depends on your negotiation skills and the time you have to negotiate.
iBuyer
It can be fast but at a heavily discounted price.
Typical Sales Price
Selling with Us
Our ultimate goal is to get the best price possible for your property. Our team is fully trained to negotiate for you so that you receive the best possible terms.
Discount Realtor
It depends on the experience of the assigned agent; some discount realtors are new to the industry, so negotiation experience could be limited.
FSBO
On average, homes sell for 26% LESS than Agent-assisted home sales.
iBuyer
Typically below market value.
Marketing
Selling with Us
We go beyond just putting your property on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). We bring maximum exposure to your property with our in-house digital marketing experts. You pay $0 for the active marketing of your property.
Discount Realtor
Limited
FSBO
Depends on your ability to market. At the end of the day, to get the best, most qualified buyer you have to bring as much visibility to the property as possible. This can get expensive, time-consuming, and overwhelming. And it becomes your expense out of pocket before selling the property.
iBuyer
No marketing; you’re selling directly to them.
Work done by THEM
Selling with Us
Working with options other than a fully trained staff of experienced and dedicated agents can be risky. Going with “cheaper” options can cost you more money at the end of the day. Our goal is to do it right the first time. You have the best local real estate team behind you.
Discount Realtor
Less hands-on service and support throughout your sale.
FSBO
It all depends on you and your abilities, available time, and the amount of effort you are ready, willing, and able to put into getting your property sold.
iBuyer
None
Work done by YOU
Selling with Us
None. We can/will offer suggestions as to how you can best prepare your property for selling and to have it show in the best possible light to potential buyers.
Discount Realtor
Varies. Discount realtors/brokers offer many different packages. The less expensive they are, the more you have to take on.
FSBO
100%. You’re responsible for all the work from start to finish.
iBuyer
None
Commissions/Fees
Selling with Us
No Fees. You only pay a commission when we sell your house.
Discount Realtor
Flat fee or 2%
FSBO
Most people want to sell their property FSBO to avoid fees and commissions.
iBuyer
Typically 5%
Legal Advice
Selling with Us
A property sale is a legal transaction. As licensed Realtors®, we’re held to a high standard to know the ins and outs of a property sale and to direct you to seek legal advice from a qualified attorney should you wish to do so.
Discount Realtor
Typically handled by the assigned realtor.
FSBO
You’re responsible for the entire process and making sure everything is done legally including making sure title work is done, all taxes are paid by each party, etc. Consult with an experienced closing attorney or title company to make sure nothing is left undone.
iBuyer
None since you’re selling directly to the iBuyer.
Time to Close
Selling with Us
Based on your needs/time frame we push for the best terms and fastest closing date.
Discount Realtor
Typically dependent on the negotiation experience of the assigned agent.
FSBO
For Sale By Owner transactions can sometimes be completed faster – but generally only when the buyer and owner already know each other.
iBuyer
7 days to 60 days
When selling a house in Orlando, Florida, we always recommend taking into account the time and effort it will take to do it yourself. Considering that it may take at least 30 hours of your time and your time is valuable, this is worth thousands of dollars in real value, not to mention the time you will lose. Research shows that hiring an experienced full-service local Orlando real estate agent can help sell your house an average of 20 days faster and for 13% more. Therefore, it’s no surprise that 89% of home sellers choose to work with a local real estate broker like Florida Homes - Bill Hurlock to help them sell their home.
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Less Hassle, More Money In Your Pocket, and The Peace Of Mind You Need
When selling your Orlando Florida house, make your decision on what’s right for you based on these important factors.
- Many individuals view agent commissions as an unavoidable expense when listing a home for sale. However, collaborating with a proficient Orlando real estate agent means having an advocate who will safeguard your interests. Selling a property may entail unforeseen delays, buyer withdrawals, and even mistakes on the contract that could lead to financial losses.
- Have you considered how much time you want to dedicate to selling your house? Are you prepared to handle every aspect of the process, from advertising to communicating with potential buyers, hosting open houses, putting up signs, managing the paperwork for escrow, and being available to accommodate the various home buyer inspections? It’s important to weigh the value of your time and determine where your attention is best spent. If you’d prefer not to deal with the intricacies of selling your home, it may be wise to partner with Florida Homes - Bill Hurlock.
- When it comes to closing a deal, there are certain obstacles that can jeopardize your success or cause significant financial losses. By partnering with Florida Homes - Bill Hurlock, you can rest assured that we will be there to help overcome any potential roadblocks.
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Sources:
* 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, National Association of REALTORS®)
** Both the Northwestern and the Stanford studies mentioned in the Money section confirm just that: “The use of a broker does lead to an accelerated sale. In that respect, brokers appear to add value,” the Stanford researchers declared. The Northwestern study found that it takes on average 20 days longer to sell a house on a FSBO site versus the MLS or an agent.