Selling a home/moving house

Selling through a realtor or by private treaty

Have you ever asked yourself whether you should leave the sale of your home in the hands of a realtor? There are advantages and disadvantages on both sides: selling by private treaty and selling through a realtor.

The following comparison will help you make an informed decision.

Realtor

Advantages	Coordinates every step in the process Has expertise and a network of relationships (knowledge of local market conditions, not least with regard to pricing) Creates professional documentation Conducts viewings with interested parties Conducts contract negotiations neutrally
Disadvantages	Demands a commission (ø 2–3%, a minimum price often applies for smaller properties) Careful choice of realtor is essential (no sale - no fee or set fees; reference properties; check credentials, experience)
UBS options	Recommendation/arrangement of local or national realtors Advertised on the physical UBS real estate market

Private treaty

Advantages	Flexible handling of - asking price - modified viewings No commission
Disadvantages	Hard to set a realistic asking price No industry experience or network Lack of experience in negotiating tactics
UBS options	Free ad for 1 month on ImmoScout24 Publication in the physical UBS real estate market

Selling a home/moving house

Selling through a realtor or by private treaty

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