A Realtor will provide you with much more than just the service to help you find your ideal home. Realtors are experts in negotiations with other agents, have relationships with financial consultants and are knowledgeable about the different local areas.
A Realtor is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and adheres to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice required by the NAR. A professional Realtor is your best resource when purchasing your home.
Your Realtor is Your Guide
1.Your Realtor will save you a lot of time, money and frustrations and it will only show you the homes that meet your needs. He or she will give you the necessary information to determine if the price of the property that interests you is in line with the market.
2.A Realtor has market knowledge and can help you avoid wasting time looking for a non-existent property.
3.A Realtor will help you negotiate a better price for the house. It will also advise you not to make the mistake of buying your house based on a emotional criteria and and only with objective analysis using market knowledge.
4.The realtor will help you understand the market conditions that may affect your purchase, such as the selling price, the average cost per square foot, the length of time the house is being sold, etc
5.A knowledgeable Realtor has contact with good lenders in the area and can help you understand the importance of being pre-approved for a mortgage. He or she can also talk to you about down payment options, closing costs and monthly payments.
6.A knowledgeable Realtor is an excellent source of general and specific information about the community, such as schools, shopping centers, transportation - plus it will give you information about home inspections and pricing.
7.A Realtor has experience when submitting an offer to the seller and can assist you during the negotiation process to get the best price. He or she can make you see the advantages and disadvantages of a particular property