Ep. 71 - Who do you hire when selling your home? (And why it might not be your Buyer's Agent)

<p>Think the agent who helped you buy your home is automatically the best choice to help you sell it? Not necessarily. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Brandy Lydon Podcast, we deep dive into how to hire a listing agent and why their role is vastly different from a buyer&#39;s agent.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to sell your home for top dollar, the number one factor is real estate marketing. Learn why a strong online presence and social media reach are vital to &quot;stop the scroll&quot; on apps like Zillow. Brandy explains how to evaluate an agent&#39;s capability to spend time, energy, and money on prepping your house for the market.</p><p><br></p><p>Key topics covered in this episode:</p><p>- The Listing Consultation: Why you need more than just a walkthrough and paperwork.</p><p>- Pricing Strategy: How to use active, pending, and sold data for competitive home pricing.</p><p>- The Power of Staging: Tips for decluttering and depersonalizing to help buyers envision their own lives in your space.</p><p>- Vendor Connections: Why a realtor’s network of junk removal, cleaners, and repair pros (like window and seal specialists) can save you thousands during the pre-listing process.</p><p>- Handling Inspections: How a well-connected agent manages repairs and vendors, especially for out-of-state sellers.</p><p><br></p><p>Brandy also shares a real-life success story of a 95-year-old seller whose home went from &quot;original condition&quot; to a fully booked showing schedule in less than two weeks thanks to the right connections.</p><p><br></p><p>Ready to list? Head over to BrandyLydon.com to book your seller’s consult via https://brandylydon.com/contact/ . </p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more insights on wealth building, investing, and financial freedom!<br></p>