William  Owens

William Owens

Broker-in-Charge/Realtor-NC&SC

License #: NC-164566/SC-22129

South Charlotte Properties

Mobile:
704-564-7222
Office:
704-269-8458
Email Me
William  Owens

William Owens

Broker-in-Charge/Realtor-NC&SC

License #: NC-164566/SC-22129

South Charlotte Properties

Mobile:
704-564-7222
Office:
704-269-8458
Email Me

SELLERS: Do it Alone, or Use a REALTOR?

The fact is, most people who try to sell their own home end up using a REALTOR® in the end anyway. Before anybody decides to fly solo through this complex, time consuming and financially perilous process, they should consider these questions.

Will you really “save” the real estate commission?
When buyers see a home for sale ‘by the owner’, they see a bargain. They imagine the REALTORS® fee going into their pocket, not yours.

Are you familiar with real estate law?
Complicated and ever changing, real estate law governs nearly every phase of selling your home.
One wrong move and an entire deal can fall through, or worse, a lawsuit can ensue.

How many potential buyers will you reach?
Selling a home takes more than just hanging a “For Sale” sign. How will you promote your home? Will you write your own ads? How will you use the Internet, knowing that you’ll have no inside access to MLS and therefore will not be able to post your home on this service?

Do you have the time?
Promoting a home is a full time job, and you may already have one. Will you be able to take calls at any time? How about screening the callers to figure out if they’re qualified to buy your home? Not everybody who calls is even suitable to walk through your home, but how do you tell?

Do you know the market well enough to get the most for your home?
Lacking years of experience, the average do-it-yourselfer is merely guessing at their listing price. Often they set the price too low and miss out on thousands of dollars, or they price their home too high and drive away willing buyers.

What about your selling skills?
If the personalities of prospective buyers rub you the wrong way, can you still deal with them effectively? What about your own defensiveness when you hear negative comments about your home? Best to keep it at arms length through a REALTOR®.

Do you have the negotiation skills to keep a deal on track?
When an offer comes in, emotions can run high with so much money on the line. This is why direct seller-to-buyer deals often end in disaster. REALTORS® keep it professional and are indispensable when it comes to bargaining with buyers.

 


 

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You could say that Will grew up in Real Estate since his Mother was a broker/owner in Arkansas. He began his career in 1990 earning his NC Real Estate Salesman’s License and then working with First-time Homebuyers (which he still does). Since then, he has assisted hundreds of clients in navigating the process of buying or selling a home. He has in-depth, first-hand knowledge of both Charlotte and the surrounding areas. His experience and understanding of the many factors that influence the real estate market gives him the insight to provide unparalleled service to his buyers, sellers and investors. But it’s his warm, easy-going style that puts clients at ease and turns the stress of buying or selling a home into a pleasure. His clients always know that their best interest is his top priority.

License #: NC-164566/SC-22129

Education: University of Arkansas, BS. Business Administration Broker in Charge in NC and SC

Specialty: All Residential and Commercial

Awards: Top Producing Broker

Area Covered: In North Carolina....Charlotte, Pineville, Matthews, Weddington, Waxhaw, Marvin, Monroe, Indian Trail, Mint Hill. In South Carolina...Fort Mill, Indian Land, Rock Hill, Lancaster, Catawba, Clover, Lake Wylie.

Designation: ABR, ASR, CRS, ePRO