With each contractor\u2019s unique expertise, your house will become easier to sell… but it won\u2019t come cheap. It\u2019s up to you to know which contractors are worth the cost.<\/p>\n
With the help of real estate agents who\u2019ve worked with every contractor under the sun, we created this exhaustive list with simple explanations for each contractor\u2019s job specs, qualifications, and pricing, so you don\u2019t overspend or hire the wrong schmuck for the task at hand.<\/p>\n
Your straight up list of all the contractors involved in selling a home<\/strong><\/h2>\nBefore we get into the nitty-gritty details, here\u2019s a handy list of contractors involved in a home sale and a short summary what you can expect from them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Real estate agent <\/strong>– markets and sells your home<\/li>\n
- Real estate attorney<\/strong> – represents and protects your legal rights when you sell your home<\/li>\n
- Home inspector<\/strong> – identifies any issues with the home\u2019s structure and function<\/li>\n
- Home appraiser<\/strong> – determines the value of your home<\/li>\n
- Title company\/title agent<\/strong> – reviews the title and provides title insurance to the buyer or their lender<\/li>\n
- Insurance agent<\/strong> – manages your homeowner\u2019s insurance for your move<\/li>\n
- Mortgage lender or broker<\/strong> – underwrites and services the mortgages for you and the buyer<\/li>\n
- Repair and maintenance contractors<\/strong> – fix and maintain necessary repairs on your home<\/li>\n
- Remodeling contractors (electricians, plumbers, painters, roofers)<\/strong> – provide cosmetic repair, installation, and updates for your home<\/li>\n
- Real estate marketing pros (photographers, stagers)<\/strong> – provide useful tools and services to market and sell your home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a>Source: (SpeedKingz\/ Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat does a contractor do, anyway?<\/h2>\n
When you think of a contractor in a home sale, you probably think of a general contractor\u2013\u2013the main contractor in a renovation, improvement, or building project.<\/p>\n
But actually, <\/i>a contractor can be anyone who performs work or provides supplies<\/a>. So essentially, when you sell a house, a contractor is anyone that you bring in to complete a job. To make it even easier to remember\u2026 a contractor is anyone that works in a contract<\/i>.<\/p>\nThe contract for every professional that you hire to work on your home sale should include the following information at a minimum:<\/p>\n
\n- Who, what, when, and where<\/li>\n
- Description of job\/service<\/li>\n
- The cost of the service<\/li>\n
- Insurance or warranty information<\/li>\n
- Procedure for settling disputes<\/li>\n
- Cancellation terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Now, let\u2019s get into every contractor involved in the home sale, starting with the most important players.<\/p>\n
The key contractors to get you through all the home sale logistics<\/h2>\n
Right off the bat, you need to sync up with the key contractors who help you navigate the fundamentals of your home sale. Their roles are crucial for everything to run smoothly from here on out, so choose the following contractors wisely.<\/p>\n
Real estate agent<\/h3>\n
A real estate agent is the first contractor you need to hire when you decide to sell your home.<\/p>\n
Here are just some tasks your real estate agent will handle: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Price your home right based on the local market<\/li>\n
- Advise which repairs or updates are worth the cost<\/li>\n
- Provide trusted recommendations for painters, electricians, plumbers, stagers, photographers, and more.<\/li>\n
- Add your home to one or more multiple listing services (MLS)<\/li>\n
- Reel in buyers with strategic showings<\/li>\n
- Negotiate offers to get you the best price<\/li>\n
- Organize the mounds of paperwork that come with selling a home<\/li>\n
- Much, much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cIn other words, your Realtor is the source of everything,\u201d says Maureen Horn<\/a>, who ranks in the top 1% of seller\u2019s agents out of 1,278 agents in Longboat Key, Florida.<\/p>\n\u201cA good Realtor has built a team. So a seller should have no problem making repairs or finding someone to do it,\u201d Horn adds.<\/p>\n
The cost of a real estate agent is relative to the price your home sells for\u2013\u2013so you know they\u2019ll work hard to sell your house for the most money possible. A standard real estate agent commission for sellers is 6% of the sale price, which they will then split with the buyer\u2019s agent 50\/50.<\/p>\n
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- Real estate agent <\/strong>– markets and sells your home<\/li>\n
- Real estate attorney<\/strong> – represents and protects your legal rights when you sell your home<\/li>\n
- Home inspector<\/strong> – identifies any issues with the home\u2019s structure and function<\/li>\n
- Home appraiser<\/strong> – determines the value of your home<\/li>\n
- Title company\/title agent<\/strong> – reviews the title and provides title insurance to the buyer or their lender<\/li>\n
- Insurance agent<\/strong> – manages your homeowner\u2019s insurance for your move<\/li>\n
- Mortgage lender or broker<\/strong> – underwrites and services the mortgages for you and the buyer<\/li>\n
- Repair and maintenance contractors<\/strong> – fix and maintain necessary repairs on your home<\/li>\n
- Remodeling contractors (electricians, plumbers, painters, roofers)<\/strong> – provide cosmetic repair, installation, and updates for your home<\/li>\n
- Real estate marketing pros (photographers, stagers)<\/strong> – provide useful tools and services to market and sell your home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>Source: (SpeedKingz\/ Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n What does a contractor do, anyway?<\/h2>\n
When you think of a contractor in a home sale, you probably think of a general contractor\u2013\u2013the main contractor in a renovation, improvement, or building project.<\/p>\n
But actually, <\/i>a contractor can be anyone who performs work or provides supplies<\/a>. So essentially, when you sell a house, a contractor is anyone that you bring in to complete a job. To make it even easier to remember\u2026 a contractor is anyone that works in a contract<\/i>.<\/p>\n
The contract for every professional that you hire to work on your home sale should include the following information at a minimum:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Who, what, when, and where<\/li>\n
- Description of job\/service<\/li>\n
- The cost of the service<\/li>\n
- Insurance or warranty information<\/li>\n
- Procedure for settling disputes<\/li>\n
- Cancellation terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Now, let\u2019s get into every contractor involved in the home sale, starting with the most important players.<\/p>\n
The key contractors to get you through all the home sale logistics<\/h2>\n
Right off the bat, you need to sync up with the key contractors who help you navigate the fundamentals of your home sale. Their roles are crucial for everything to run smoothly from here on out, so choose the following contractors wisely.<\/p>\n
Real estate agent<\/h3>\n
A real estate agent is the first contractor you need to hire when you decide to sell your home.<\/p>\n
Here are just some tasks your real estate agent will handle: <\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Price your home right based on the local market<\/li>\n
- Advise which repairs or updates are worth the cost<\/li>\n
- Provide trusted recommendations for painters, electricians, plumbers, stagers, photographers, and more.<\/li>\n
- Add your home to one or more multiple listing services (MLS)<\/li>\n
- Reel in buyers with strategic showings<\/li>\n
- Negotiate offers to get you the best price<\/li>\n
- Organize the mounds of paperwork that come with selling a home<\/li>\n
- Much, much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cIn other words, your Realtor is the source of everything,\u201d says Maureen Horn<\/a>, who ranks in the top 1% of seller\u2019s agents out of 1,278 agents in Longboat Key, Florida.<\/p>\n
\u201cA good Realtor has built a team. So a seller should have no problem making repairs or finding someone to do it,\u201d Horn adds.<\/p>\n
The cost of a real estate agent is relative to the price your home sells for\u2013\u2013so you know they\u2019ll work hard to sell your house for the most money possible. A standard real estate agent commission for sellers is 6% of the sale price, which they will then split with the buyer\u2019s agent 50\/50.<\/p>\n
- Real estate attorney<\/strong> – represents and protects your legal rights when you sell your home<\/li>\n