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\n <\/div>\n \n Consult With a Top-Performing Los Angeles Agent<\/h3>\n
It takes just two minutes to match you with the top-performing real estate agents in your Los Angeles market. Our data shows that the top 5% of agents in the U.S. sell homes quicker and for as much as 10% more than the average agent.<\/p>\n \n
Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Links and mentions of specific companies or individuals should not be considered endorsements.<\/em><\/p>\n Real estate brokers are professionals with additional training and are licensed to run their own businesses, called brokerages<\/a>. Agents without a broker\u2019s license must work under a brokerage to legally buy or sell property and typically do so as independent contractors. Most brokerages make money by taking a portion of the agent\u2019s commission from each successful transaction.<\/p>\n Since brokerages profit from agents’ success, it\u2019s in a brokerage\u2019s best interest to support its agents. For sellers, it\u2019s important to consider the kinds of support that a brokerage provides its agents.<\/p>\n This support can often include training, access to large marketing networks, the latest technology, or a large support staff.<\/p>\n There are several reasons why you should consider working with a real estate agent<\/a> when selling your home rather than selling on your own.<\/p>\n One of the biggest reasons is that selling your home \u201cfor sale by owner\u201d will typically net you less overall profit than selling through an agent\u201423.5% less on average, according to the National Association of Realtors. FSBO homes sold for a median price of $310,000<\/a> last year. In comparison, homes sold with the assistance of a real estate agent had a median sale price of $405,000. That\u2019s a difference of $95,000.<\/p>\n Additionally, a real estate agent can help you get more money for your home sale but can also help you wade through a lengthy and complicated sales process.<\/p>\nWhat is a real estate brokerage?<\/h2>\n
Why work with an agent?<\/h2>\n