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\n <\/div>\n \n Consult With a Top-Performing Tampa Agent<\/h3>\n
Homelight’s free Agent Match platform can connect you with top-performing, trusted real estate agents in your Tampa market. Our data shows that the top 5% of agents sell homes more quickly and for up to 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 For several reasons, you should consider working with a real estate agent<\/a> rather than selling your home on your own.<\/p>\n According to the National Association of Realtors, 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. 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