{"id":18263,"date":"2024-07-29T06:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T13:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=18263"},"modified":"2025-02-13T08:36:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T16:36:06","slug":"first-meeting-with-realtor-to-sell-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/first-meeting-with-realtor-to-sell-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Meeting With a Realtor for the First Time? Here\u2019s What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your first meeting with a Realtor to sell your house is often overshadowed by other parts of the home-selling process, such as inspections, an appraisal, and open houses. Although the meeting can be casual, being too laid-back might cause you to miss potential issues before they arise. Having a productive and thorough conversation is essential for maximizing profit while minimizing complications.<\/p>\n

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Step one: Talk to an expert!<\/h3>\n

Selling your house soon? Connect with a top agent near you to get an expert opinion on how much your house will sell for, what to fix before listing, and the latest local housing market trends.<\/p>\n \n

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Your agent wants to make this easy<\/h2>\n

Jennifer Rosdail<\/a> is a top real estate agent-based in San Francisco with 22 years of experience. Her perspective? Real estate is not just about selling homes.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really about helping people,\u201d Rosdail says. And that first meeting is your chance to lay all your concerns and questions on the table. Think about it: When you\u2019re moving, you\u2019re starting a new chapter. It\u2019s often a major turning point in your life, marked by a milestone life event.<\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019re expanding your family, relocating<\/a> for a new job, or you\u2019ve lost a loved one and are having to sell their home<\/a>. Stressed, sad, excited, and nervous may all be emotions bubbling up as your house becomes an active listing. So what should you expect from that first meeting with a Realtor to ensure this process doesn\u2019t add to your stress? Here are some considerations.<\/p>\n

A quick primer: <\/strong>While a Realtor\u00ae and a real estate agent often have overlapping roles, they are not the same. A real estate agent is licensed by the state to facilitate real estate transactions and may also be a Realtor, but not necessarily. On the other hand, a Realtor is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and is almost always a practicing real estate agent or broker.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Come prepared with key documents<\/h2>\n

Fortunately, sellers have less paperwork<\/a> to handle than buyers during a home transaction. There’s no need to gather bank statements or proof of employment. However, as a seller, it’s still important to provide relevant documents and information to your listing agent.<\/p>\n