Real Estate Myths

https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2015/08/04/9-common-real-estate-myths-that-plague-buyers-and-sellers

Article by Teresa Mears,  Aug. 4, 2015, at 10:34 a.m. - money.usnews.com

An article outlining 9 common real estate myths. great read to go over before selling or buying a house.


The article goes over the following points

Price Setting
Should you be setting your price high?

Having a Buyer Side Agent
Does it save you money or time to buy without an agent?

Selling your own home
Is it worth having a listing agent? Is it worth your time or money?

Market trends
Do house prices only go up in the market? Or can they go down too?

Renovations
is it worth renovating before you sell? Will your house sell for more if you renovate?

How your property is listed
Is it listed everywhere it could and should be to get buyers?

Open Houses
Are open houses the main way a house sells? Are there any other important factors?

Agent representation
Be sure who your agent represents