The fact is that buyers, not sellers, ultimately determine the market value of a home. If your price is well above comparable properties in your neighborhood, a good real estate agent will know this and not recommend it to their qualified buyers.

Even the best home needs a little makeover if it hopes to attract qualified buyers especially when you are competing against shiney new homes with incentives from builders. Sometimes all it takes is some paint and thorough cleaning to get it ready to sell. The condition of the home definitely affects the price you receive, so you want it in the best shape possible.

Location rules in real estate. If your homes location is less than desirable, your options are somewhat limited. A good real estate agent will do his best to help you accent the positive attributes of your home and downplay the negative. For example, by using foliage to screen off offensive properties or lower traffic noise.

Sometimes things that we have no control over affect your homes sale, such as the economy. Under such conditions sales are slow and inventories grow. Unless you need to sell, it might be better to wait until conditions change.

It is not enough just to have your home on the multiple listing service. A good agent knows that the internet is playing a big part of home sales today and should have a plant to get as much exposure as possible for your home.

Choosing your real estate agent can be the most importat decision you make. A good agent can help you along the way and give you good advise and market you home propertly.