A qualified, competent real estate agent will help you navigate the myriad of decisions that arise when buying and selling a home. An agent provides value to the homeowner in many ways:
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Pays for all real estate marketing and advertising costs.
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Adds experience and expertise in all aspects of the sales process including marketing, financing, negotiations and more.
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Handles all showings.
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Brings a network of known, trusted real estate professionals. If your agent doesn't have the answer, he or she likely knows someone who does.
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Always has your interests in mind so you always have someone on your side.
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Can handle and advise on all real estate price and contract negotiations.
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Provides you with all the possible options and opportunities without holding back.
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Gives an unbiased, realistic view of your home and your options. Unlike buyers and sellers, a real estate agent has no emotional attachment to property.
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Has the knowledge to help you ask the right questions.
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Being a third party, potential buyers are more likely to tell your real estate agent the truth about your home, even if it is unflattering. This objective viewpoint will help you make the necessary changes to get your home sold.
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Your time is valuable. A real estate agent allows you to spend your time how you want.
The REALTOR® logo indicates a trained, real estate professional who is a member of the most prestigious organized real estate Association: The National Association of Realtors. A REALTOR® abides by a Code of Ethics in everything they do as they work towards one goal: client satisfaction.
The REALTOR® is the source of quality, cooperative and comprehensive real estate information and services.
As your agent, a REALTOR® owes you the duties of utmost care, integrity, confidentiality and loyalty. Whether you are a buyer or seller, you should make sure you discuss with your REALTOR® the specific services to be provided. A REALTOR® must disclose who they represent in any real estate transaction. A REALTOR® may represent you as a Buyer or as a Seller, or they may also represent both Buyer and Seller in the same transaction.
Buyers
If you're buying, a REALTOR® has a variety of real estate services and resources to help you find the property you want. Buyer representation services can include a needs assessment, a search for the right property, and negotiation of the best price and terms. A REALTOR® working as your Buyer Real Estate Agent can also provide local market or neighborhood information to be considered in your search, and can provide objective information about each property. A REALTOR® can help determine your buying power, then negotiate with a Seller. A REALTOR® guides you through the Real Estate Closing process, and makes sure everything goes smoothly and uneventfully. To take full advantage of the professional services a REALTOR® provides to Buyers, you may be asked to sign a Buyer Agent Agreement.
Sellers
If you're selling, your REALTOR® can provide you a range of real estate marketing and selling services to help you sell your property as quickly as possible, at the best possible price. A REALTOR® can provide up-to-date information about real estate market conditions, pricing, and similar properties. A REALTOR® will know when, where and how to market your property to other REALTORS® and to the general public. The real estate marketing services may include press announcements, an Open House or internet postings. Your REALTOR® will help you determine how to handle property “showings” (scheduled visits to your property) and will help you objectively evaluate every proposal from prospective Buyers.
Make the right choice – work with a REALTOR®: WORK WITH ME!
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