Buying or Selling a Home?

 10 Good Reasons to Use a Realtor

 

Buying a home? Or, trying to sell the home you currently live in?

Chances are, you’ll need a Realtor.

 

A Realtor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the business of buying or selling a home. In fact, a licensed real estate professional provides much more than the service of helping you find the home of your dreams.

 

Realtors are not just sales agents. They are expert negotiators, seasoned financial advisors, and superb navigators around the local neighborhood. And they’re members of the National Association of Realtorsâ (NAR) and must abide by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice enforced by the NAR. A professional Realtor is your best resource when approaching the buying or selling of a home.

 

Here are ten good reasons to use a Realtor
 the next time you are making a real estate transaction.

 

Selling your home…

  1. Selling at the right price. A Realtor knows the value of real estate in your area and can intelligently determine the fair market price of your home.
  2. Work only with the qualified buyers. A Realtor has access to pre-screened prospects who are really serious about buying a home.
  3. Better marketing means a quicker sale. A Realtor invests in sale of your home by advertising the property to gain maximum results and by promoting the property through a multiple listing service (MLS).
  4. Show your home in the best possible light. A Realtor is an expert at developing ways to make your home more saleable. Often a few minor improvements can increase the speed of the sale as well as the selling price.
  5. Helpful financing tips. A Realtor can assist the buyer in obtaining a mortgage and can help guide the buyer through the details and stress of escrow, closing, property taxes and the down payment.

Buying a Home…

  1. Buying the right home. A Realtor is knowledgeable about the available homes in the price range and in the neighborhood where you wish to buy. A real time saver!
  2. Getting the best price. A Realtor is experienced at presenting your offer to the homeowner and can help you through the process of negotiating the best deal.
  3. Choosing the right neighborhood. A Realtor is a great source to learn about your community. For example, zoning codes, schools, churches, shopping, transportation and other necessities.
  4. Keeping a cool head in the negotiations. A Realtor bring objectivity to the buying transaction, and can point out advantages and disadvantages of a particular property.
  5. Financing 101 – some expert advice. A Realtor will team you with a Bank of America mortgage account executive who will pre-approve you for a mortgage by discussing down payments, closing costs and monthly payment options.