Scott Marlow on Old Town Scottsdale and Improving For Sale By Owner Outcomes

The job of a real estate agent isn’t just to buy or sell homes, it’s to make sure the people they help get the best outcomes.

Our guest today has carved out a unique niche helping FSBOs earn more money and avoid falling into the trap so many FSBOs find themselves. Bringing this level of service is important at a time like this where real estate inventory is more competitive than ever, and homes are flying off the market. Buying and selling a home in this market can be challenging and what’s needed are agents who are up to the task of going the extra mile to help people.

How is the Old Town Scottsdale getting affected by the current market conditions? How can agents make sure that their clients get the best outcome? In this episode, “Scott From Scottsdale”, Scott Marlow discusses how he brings value to clients and working at eXp.

Key Points

The challenge of FSBOs

Studies have shown that For Sale By Owner (FSBO) sales get up to 14% less than agent-listed homes. By working with an agent like Scott Marlow, FSBOs can get the benefits of self-listing with the expertise of an agent. He helps net them more money even after paying a commission.

Why Buy in Old Town Scottsdale?

Old Town Scottsdale offers the small-town feel of being within walking distance of everything you need. It also has a lot of commercial development on the rise making it an area set to attract more buyers.

Build relationships across the transaction

Sending the offer to the listing agent is just the first step to increasing the chance of the offer being accepted. Many agents just fire off an offer and don’t actually get in touch with the listing agent afterward. It’s important to go the extra mile for the offer to go through.