Why Use a Realtor?

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

 

Why use a Realtor? With so much information available now with the click of a button, some may question the need for a Realtor at all.  Here are some reasons why Realtors still play a vital role in the process of buying or selling a home.

 

Many people do not realize that all real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR)  can legally be called Realtors. Realtors are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly and are actually required to subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics.

 

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would seem prudent to consider using a real estate professional.

 

Here are a few more reasons to use a Realtor..

 

      ·         Your Realtor can help you determine your buying power.

·         Your Realtor will direct you to the most accurate information available as opposed to many websites that post random and inaccurate information.

·         Your Realtor can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property.

·         Your Realtor can help you negotiate.

·         Your Realtor provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property.

·         Your Realtor can help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders.

·         Your Realtor can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.

·         When selling your home, your Realtor can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.

·         Your Realtor markets your property to other real estate agents and the public.

·         Your Realtor will know when, where and how to advertise your property.

·         Your Realtor can help you objectively evaluate every buyer's proposal without compromising your marketing position.

·         Your Realtor can help close the sale of your home.

 

Now that you are convinced and ready to choose your Realtor, be sure to choose one that has an excellent reputation and successful in both a good and a challenging real estate market.

 

Nancy Puder is the broker and owner of Signature Properties, a prestigious real estate sales and management firm in Arroyo Grande, CA.  You may contact her at Nancy@NancyPuder.com or (805)710-2415 To view more articles written by Nancy Puder go to www.NancyPuder.com/blog.asp.