Thinking of Selling Your Southern California House Yourself Or Going With A Limited Service Agent?

Even in a seller’s market like SoCal, it’s smart to look at your options and see what will actually help you best reach your goals with the sale of your Southern California house. It’s important to know your options when selling a house. Dive in and compare the differences when you work with Jaxi the Realtor, hire a cut-rate limited service agent, sell the property yourself, or use an iBuyer.

Time to Sell

Selling with Jaxi


Less than the local average Days On Market. My goal is to get you not only the best sales price but also get you to the closing table as quickly as possible.

Discount Realtor


Depends on the level of package selected and experience of the assigned agent.

FSBO


Depends on your ability and the time you have to negotiate.

iBuyer


Can be fast but at a heavily discounted price.

Typical Sales Price

Selling with Jaxi


Our ultimate goal is to get the Listing Price or more. I am fully committed to negotiating for you. Not only do I want to get the best price but also the best possible terms.

Discount Realtor


Depends on the experience of the assigned agent; most discount realtors are new to the industry so negotiation experience could be limited.

FSBO


On average, homes sell for 26% LESS than Agent assisted home sales.

iBuyer


Typically below market value.

Marketing

Selling with Jaxi


I go beyond just putting your property on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). I bring maximum exposure to your property with our in-house digital marketing experts. You pay $0.

Discount Realtor


Limited

FSBO


Depends on your ability to market. At the end of the day, to get the best, most qualified buyer you have to bring as much visibility to the property as possible. This can get expensive, time-consuming, and overwhelming. And it becomes your expense out of pocket before selling the property.

iBuyer


No marketing; you’re selling direct to them.

Work done by THEM

Selling with Jaxi


Working with options other than a fully capable, experienced and dedicated agent can be risky. Going with “cheaper” options can cost you more money at the end of the day. My goal is to do it right the first time.

Discount Realtor


Less hands-on service and support throughout your sale.

FSBO


None

iBuyer


None

Work done by YOU

Selling with Jaxi


None

Discount Realtor


Varies. Discount realtors/brokers offer many different packages. The less expensive they are, the more you have to take on.

FSBO


100%. You’re responsible for all the work from start to finish.

iBuyer


None

Commissions & Fees

Selling with Jaxi


No Fees. You only pay a commission when I sell your house.

Discount Realtor


Flat fee or 2%

FSBO


Most people want to sell their property FSBO to avoid fees and commissions.

iBuyer


Typically 5%

Legal Advice

Selling with Jaxi


As a licensed real estate agent, I am held to a high standard to know the legal ins and outs of a home sale. A house sale is a legal transaction, so have the best backing you up. I handle this 100% for you.

Discount Realtor


Typically handled by the assigned realtor.

FSBO


You’re responsible for the entire process and making sure everything is done legally including making sure title work is done, all taxes are paid by each party, etc. Consult with an experience closing attorney or title company to make sure nothing is left undone.

iBuyer


None since you’re selling direct to the iBuyer.

Closing Costs

Selling with Jaxi

Typically 3%

Discount Realtor

Typically 3%

FSBO

Typically 3%

iBuyer

Typically 1%

Time to Close

Selling with Jaxi


I push for the fastest closing and terms.

Discount Realtor

Typically dependent on the negotiation experience of the assigned agent.

FSBO

For Sale By Owner transactions can be faster – but only if the buyer and owner already know each other.

iBuyer

7 days to 60 days

Less Hassle, More In Your Pocket, Peace Of Mind…

When selling your Southern California house, make your decision on what’s right for you based on these 3 important factors:

  1. The true costs: Often times people look at the commissions for an agent as a necessary evil to sell your home. But, when you partner with the right SoCal real estate agent, that agent is the expert in your corner to protect your best interests. If a property takes longer to sell, a buyer backs out, you misstep because of a mistake in the contract that could cost you money, paying buyers agent commissions… all of those things add up to the true cost of selling your house.
  2. Your time commitment: Do you want to be (and have the time to be) heavily involved in all aspects of selling the house? From marketing to taking calls from buyers, to showing the house, doing your own open house, putting signs outside, to setting up escrow, and more? All so you can save 2 or 3% on the sale. Just calculate what your time and energy are worth and where you should best focus your time. If you’d rather not hassle with the details of your house sale, work with a trusted agent like Jaxi the Realtor.
  3. The “experience factor”: There are hangups that can throw your closing off or cost you thousands. I help you avoid those and I deal with them for you.
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At the end of the day, I always advise my clients to put a value to your time and energy that it will take to sell a local Southern California house yourself. If it takes you 30 hours of your time (at minimum) and you value your time, that alone is thousands of dollars in real value, not to mention the lost time. Add up the research showing how a full-service agent who is experienced in local SoCal real estate can help sell your house on average 20 days faster and for 13% more, and that’s why 89% of home sellers work with a local real estate agent like Jaxi the Realtor to help you sell your home.

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Sources:  

* 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, National Association of REALTORS®)

** Both the Northwestern and the Stanford studies mentioned in the Money section confirm just that: “The use of a broker does lead to an accelerated sale. In that respect, brokers appear to add value,” the Stanford researchers declared. The Northwestern study found that it takes on average 20 days longer to sell a house on a FSBO site versus the MLS or an agent.