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Should I help my agent sell my home?

Besides the obvious...keeping the house clean, some basic staging, and making sure that things are working correctly... should I help my agent sell the home? Do I promote it on social media? Or work to try to sell it too?
Asked By Allison | Kensington, MD | 740 views | Selling | Updated 2 years ago
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Josephine & Raj Sharma

Legacy Homes Realty

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Hi Allison, more exposure your home gets the better your chance of selling you home for top dollars and in some market get multiple offers. Working together with your agent is always a win-win. Just remember sizzling sells and your home should have a good amount of showing in the first 2-3 weeks to get it sold and avoid sitting on the market for long time.
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Carol Syler

Premier South

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Hi Allison. Absolutely, the more exposure the better. Post it on your neighborhood fb site if you have one, as well as your personal social media profiles. Talk to your REALTOR® to help you with your post so that you include professional photos and all relavent information.

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Nicholas Vavoulis

Re/Max Marketing Specialists

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Yes.
Providing relevant information and documentation.
Being flexible with showings and open houses.
Pricing your home competitively.
Making minor repairs and improvements.
Being available for negotiations and offers.
Staying positive and responsive during the sales process. This will help in getting you the highest price for your home.
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Bruce and Michelle Brunk

Keller Williams Realty - Elite Partners II

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Hi there Allison.
I have found that when buyers are buying they typically find the home they want first and that helps a top agent understand the criteria of what they are looking for. The same for pro-active sellers like yourself. The goal is to sell the home! One thing I would strongly suggest is to PARTNER with your realtor. Have a conversation and talk about your ideas so you are both on the same page. You both have the same goal. Get your home sold and make it a win-win.
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Jeanine Wood

Allison James Estate And Homes

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Allison, I agree with all the comments you have received so far. You two should be working together to get your home sold. Definitely talk to your agent and create a plan that works for you both to promote your home.
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Glenda X Bozett

Michael Alexander Properties

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As long if both ( seller and agent) are in the same page.
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Irene and Ricky Zhang

Keller Williams Irvine

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It’s completely normal to want to participate when selling your home, but your involvement should support your agent’s strategy—not replace it. In a competitive market like Irvine, your listing agent should be handling the heavy lifting: pricing strategy, professional marketing, digital advertising, photography, video tours, agent networking, and negotiations. A strong agent’s marketing plan should already attract qualified buyers without you needing to “sell” the home yourself.

That said, there are helpful ways you can contribute. Keeping your home spotless, staged, and show-ready makes a huge difference. If you want to promote the listing on your own social media, that can be beneficial—your personal network may include people who love Irvine or know someone looking to move. Just ensure your posts stay consistent with your agent’s messaging and don’t reveal anything that could weaken your negotiation position.

What you want to avoid is taking over marketing tasks your agent should already be providing. You shouldn’t need to chase buyers, design marketing materials, or figure out pricing—those are responsibilities of a full-service listing agent.

As top realtors in Irvine, Irene and Ricky Zhang Real Estate Group provide comprehensive, high-impact marketing so you don’t have to worry about doing more than you’re comfortable with. If you want to help, they guide you on what’s truly useful and what could unintentionally disrupt the strategy—ensuring you get the strongest results when you sell your home in Irvine.
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Pauline Dent

Keller Williams Chantilly Ventures

I always say..it takes a village...the owner needs to give the agent a great property to market and show, the agent needs to bring the marketing, advertising and skill set...together they both expose it to social media sites to get as many folks as possible seeing it. Exposure is huge!
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Blayne Pacelli

Rodeo Realty

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The seller and agent are a team. Yes, the agent needs to do most of the promoting but you should get it out to as many people as you can too. Whatever social media platforms you have will help the sale. The more platforms, the faster the sale and for more money.
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Paul Wheeler

Accent Realtors

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Hi Allison,
Yes you and your agent are partners with the same goal, to get your home sold in a timely manner and for the most money possible. They are going to take the lead in generating exposure but any assistance you can provide whether its telling your sphere or social media followers is only going to benefit you in achieving the desired end goal. Ask your agent "is there anything you would like me to do to assist you in selling my home" Good luck!

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