Looking for home buyers in Montreal?
We take a closer look at the 3 ways to sell in Montreal
If you own a home in Montreal and are thinking of selling it to homebuyers, you have a few options. In this article, we’ll break down these 3 options to help you make the decision that’s best for you.
For most people, buying a home is the most important purchase of their lives. So it’s not surprising that the process of buying and selling a home is a complex one.
Over the years, three sales methods have been developed and 
are now used by homeowners wishing to sell their Montreal home. As you consider selling your home, you need to decide which of these methods is most appropriate for your situation, goals and timeframe.
Real estate sales method №1: Selling through a real estate agent
This is the most common sales method, and is referred to as a traditional sale.
This method of selling real estate suggests that the buyer selects a real estate agent who, in turn, promotes the house for sale.
The agent acts as an intermediary between the seller and the buyers, showing the Montreal property to potential buyers until one of them decides to buy. The seller makes an offer, the agent negotiates on the seller’s behalf, and the sale is concluded.
Selling with a real estate agent can take months. (The average is 3 to 6 months). Sellers who choose this method accept the uncertainty of the lead time in exchange for a lower workload (the agent does all the work) and in the hope of selling at the market price. However, sellers who use this method must, more often than not, pay a good sum of money up front to renovate the property, and then pay agent fees and commissions following the sale.
Real estate selling method №2: Selling by yourself
This sales method was born out of a desire to save on agent commissions. The process is very similar to that of the first method, but the work is carried out by the owner himself, rather than by an agent.
The owner promotes the property, shows it to potential buyers, negotiates with the buyer and closes the sale.
These two methods are very similar: the lead times are roughly the same, and the homeowner still has to spend money up front to renovate the house and make it saleable. Sellers who choose this method have no problem investing time in promoting their home; they use this method to save on commissions.
Real estate sales method №3: Direct sales to home buyers in Montreal
This method of selling is gaining in popularity as owners look for another sales option. This method is very different: it’s faster, easier and costs salespeople absolutely nothing. (Not surprisingly, this method is gaining in popularity
).
Rather than promoting the house, showing it around and negotiating, the owner simply sells his home to a professional Montreal property buyer who has the money on hand and is ready to buy the house as it is, right now.
It’s faster: the buyer already has the money in hand and is ready to buy.
It’s easier for the seller: no effort is required and no money is needed for renovations.
There’s no cost to the seller: professional home buyers (like those at Vendre Maison Vite) usually take care of the costs and fees involved in selling.
