Why Use a Realtor?

You should not undertake a transaction this important without the help of an expert. It does nott matter if you are selling or buying property, having a realtor to act on your behalf will save you time, money, and energy. You will be dealing with buyers or sellers and their agents, so you want to make sure you have someone who will represent you and promote your interests.

Why Buyers Should Use a Realtor

• to help you decide what sort of property you really need, and what you can afford
• to help you understand the current market conditions
• to refer you to a lender that suits your needs
• to help you find properties that are not advertised yet (many good properties sell before they are even listed)
• to help you find all suitable properties that meet your criteria
• to make appointments for you to view properties and take care of the legwork for you
• to help you find out about community information including taxes, zoning, future development plans, school boundaries, and market values of properties in that area
• to explain the legal paperwork and obligations involved in purchasing a house
• to help you find a propertys assessed value and past buying/selling prices
• to help you to prepare a successful offer, present the offer, and negotiate on your behalf
• to help you to get engineering reports
• to recommend other professionals like lawyers, notaries, and certified home inspectors that are needed to complete the sale

Why Sellers Should Use a Realtor

• to help you set a selling price ... not so high that you willl discourage buyers, but not so low that you will lose out
• to advise you on home repairs to maximize your selling price
• to list your home with the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database that all realtors have access to
• to deal with appointment scheduling, house showings, and follow-up calls with potential buyers
• to explain the legal paperwork and obligations involved in selling a house
• to help you assess purchase offers, prepare and present counter-offers to buyers and their agents, and to close the deal at the maximum price