12 Things Real Estate Agents Would Hate You to Know

3) Agents Often have Little Control over Selling Time

Real estate agents want you to think that if you work with them you’ll sell your house faster than you would on your own. That may be the case sometimes, but there’s no guarantee that working with an agent will result in a faster selling time. Some agents, though, do have a faster selling time than others. This could be because they’re better at putting keywords into their listings that get them noticed by buyers. Or, they may simply have more connections that they can use to get you a buyer. Before signing with an agent, ask how long it typically takes them to sell a house. Then, check that time against the selling time for other real estate agents working in your area. This will help you decide if the agent is the right choice for you.