HOME :   Why Use a REALTOR®? Why Use a REALTOR®? Whether you are ready to sell your home, move up to a larger home or buy your first home you need to talk to a realtor®. Selling and/or buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions a person will experience in their lifetime. The average real estate transaction can exceed $100,000.00. Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish to consider a deal in real estate without the professional assistance of a realtor®. You must keep in mind that not all real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the National Association of Realtors® are properly called Realtors®. Realtors® are more than salespeople. They are market analysts, negotiation facilitators and financial counselors. Realtors® are bound by a strict Code of Ethics and, whether working for buyer or seller, have pledged to protect and promote the interest of their clients by providing fair and ethical treatment for all parties involved in the real estate transaction. In today’s market many people are deciding to attempt to sell their home without the benefit of the experience a Realtor® has to offer. They are finding out that there is much more to selling a home than sticking a sign in the yard and running an ad. Instead a vast majority of homeowners are discovering the many benefits of using a Realtor®. These include: 1. Knowledge of the market. Realtors® know their local markets and have access to data to allow them to help set the maximum price for your property. This also allows them to market your property in such a way to get maximum exposure to all interested buyers. 2. Time is money, especially your time. Realtors® take the time consuming jobs of marketing and showing your home to prospective buyers. This allows you to enjoy your free time as you want. 3. Realtors® are committed to ongoing education. Many Realtors® have made a commitment to obtain professional designations to further their knowledge of the complex real estate industry. They stay in tune with recent changes in development and zoning issues, disclosures, agency and fair housing laws, regulatory issues, financing options and much more. 4. Technology. Realtors® stay abreast of all recent technological advances that will help market your property to potential buyers. 5. Qualifying potential buyers. Realtors® will take the time to pre-screen any potential buyers for eligibility to insure that they can afford to buy your home. Realtors® do all this and so much more for you as a seller, they help with recommendations of any repairs or cosmetic touches which can help sell your home. They guide the negotiations to make sure the transactions are handled in a professional, non-emotional manner so that you can feel confident in your decisions. On the other side of the transaction you have decided to buy your first home or move up into a larger home. You decide to start looking for a home. You consider a For Sale by Owner. Are you sure that you can protect yourself in this situation? A Realtor® is there to represent your interest and help guide you in the buying process. These are just some of the benefits in using a realtor® to help with the purchase of a home. 1. Realtors® have access to extensive knowledge of all homes listed in the MLS® so you won’t waste you time looking at unsuitable homes. 2. Realtors® can help guide you in determining how much home you can afford and offer recommendations of different lending options. 3. Realtors® can help you coordinate home inspections, pest inspection and any other inspection(s) needed to insure that the home you are buying is safe and in good condition. 4. Realtors® can help gain access to a home listed for sale. They have access to lockbox codes and can coordinate appointments so that you can see houses when it is convenient for you. 5. A Realtor® will guide you through the negotiation process and be with you through the closing. In some instances helping explain the process as you go. Realtors® offer these and many other invaluable services to a potential buyer. They can help guide you through the purchasing process from start to finish. From stepping through the door of your potential home for that initial walk through to the closing at the attorney’s office making your dream come true. Prior to selling or buying a home, whether you are a first time home buyer or experienced, a Realtor® can offer value to the experience. A Realtor® can save you time, money and potential heartache. They can help make your dreams come true. Related Links or Info + Link 1 + Link 1 + Link 1 + Link 1 Tip of the Day: "We could put some kind of a neat quote or tip here." MEMBER LOGIN::     Username:     Password:        Login problems? Email us here