This guide will provide you with a list of trusted local agents in your area who can help you sell your property\u2014or purchase your dream home, giving you the peace of mind you need to complete your real estate journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n <\/div>\n \n Connect With a Top Agent to Sell Your Chicago Home<\/h3>\n
It takes just two minutes to match clients with the best real estate agents, who will contact you and guide you through the process. To connect with an agent, simply tell us a little bit about your property and how soon you\u2019re looking to sell.<\/p>\n
Our data shows the top 5% of agents across the U.S. help clients sell their home for as much as 10% more than the average real estate agent.<\/p>\n \n
What is a real estate brokerage?<\/h2>\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>\nWhy work with an agent?<\/h2>\n