Now, more than ever, consumers (homeowners) are recognizing the value of honest, knowledge-backed advice, which can allow them to evaluate their position and determine what their next move might be.

               Realtors provide a lot of free service, hoping to earn your future business. Take advantage of it; find out what your home is worth now and what it might be worth if you change some things.

                Make sure you don't talk your Agent into pricing your home too high out of fear that they might lose your future business. If you don't like what they have to say, sleep on it; if you feel a second opinion might be valuable, get it. . .

Real Estate agents want nothing except a saleable listing at the highest attainable value for you. When that happens, everyone involved wins.