Seller's Agent FAQPage Schema for Real Estate Agencies

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    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How much does it cost to sell a house?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Total selling costs typically run 8–10% of the sale price: agent commissions (5–6%), closing costs (1–3%), and potential repairs/staging ($500–$5,000+). After the 2024 NAR settlement, buyers negotiate their agent compensation separately, but sellers may still offer to cover it to attract more buyers."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How long does it take to sell a house?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "In a seller's market: 7–30 days from listing to accepted offer. In a buyer's market: 30–90 days or longer. Closing after contract: 30–45 days. Total time from listing to cash in hand: typically 2–3 months. Pricing competitively and professional photography/staging reduce time on market significantly."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Should I fix up my house before selling?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Focus on repairs that provide strong ROI: fresh interior paint (200–300% ROI), landscaping/curb appeal, fixing obvious defects (leaks, broken fixtures), deep cleaning, and decluttering. Avoid over-improving with custom renovations — you rarely recoup the cost. A pre-listing inspection helps identify issues buyers will discover anyway."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is the best time to sell a house?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Spring (March–May) is historically the strongest selling season — more buyers, higher offers. Summer is active but competition increases. Fall and winter have fewer buyers but more serious ones. Local market conditions matter more than season — consult your agent about current inventory and demand in your specific market."
      }
    }
  ]
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