Published August 2, 2025

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Bakersfield, you might be wondering: What’s Included When I Hire a Realtor to Sell My Home?

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Written by Linda Banales

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Bakersfield, you might be wondering: What’s Included When I Hire a Realtor to Sell My Home? header image.

“What exactly does a Realtor do for me?”

Most people think Realtors just put a sign in the yard, upload the listing to the MLS, and wait for offers.
But if you want to get top dollar in today’s Bakersfield real estate market — you need a lot more than that.

As full-time, full-service Bakersfield Realtors, here’s what we actually do for our sellers:


Full-Service Listing Strategy for Bakersfield Sellers:
• Staging and home prep consultation to help your property shine
• Professional photos, video, and drone (when needed)
• Color flyers + branded for-sale sign
• Open house opportunities, promoted to the public and our internal buyer network
• Shared with our Watson Realty office of over 250 Bakersfield-area agents
• Syndicated on the MLS, Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, and more
• Added to Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for maximum exposure


Smart Marketing with Lead-Capturing Technology:
We use our Listing-to-Leads platform to give every listing:
• A custom single-property website
• Social media-ready ad graphics
• Buyer lead capture tools
• Targeted ad campaigns that get attention

Your home doesn’t just sit online — it gets marketed strategically to the right buyers, across every major channel.


Serious Buyer Reach in the Bakersfield Market:
• Shared with our exclusive buyer + past client database of over 2,000 contacts
• Featured in social ads reaching Bakersfield homebuyers across all major platforms
• Leveraged within our network of builders and buyer agents
• Marketed directly to relocation buyers looking to move into Bakersfield


Skilled Negotiation and Personalized Guidance:
• Strategic pricing for the Bakersfield market
• Step-by-step guidance from contract to close
• Expert handling of special sales — including probate, inherited properties, and selling to buy again
• We protect your equity and act as your advocate every step of the way


Buying a Home in Bakersfield?
We don’t just help sellers.
We help buyers purchase any home on the market — resale, foreclosure, and new construction. You don’t have to go through the listing agent. We’ve got your back.


Bakersfield Real Estate Done Right
If you're planning to sell a home in Bakersfield or need help buying, you deserve a team that knows the market, works strategically, and puts your goals first.

Let’s talk about your next move. Get your FREE home value instantly

Linda Banales
Broker Associate | CalDRE 01172638
Over 1,412 Homes Sold | 31+ Years of Experience
Bakersfield Real Estate Group at Watson Realty Bakersfield
661-303-5401
https://lindabanales.bakersfieldishome.com/home_value


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