Why you need a REALTOR
Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it's important to have some one you trust help you through your real estate transaction.
Sellers:
Did you know...
A seller often starts to thing about selling about 2 to 5 years before a listing ever goes on the market. TALK to a REALTOR when you get the initial urge to sell! It may save you time and money in the end. Do you know the first steps to take in preparing for the sale? What is the best way to maximize your renovation budget? How can you tell whether you are leaving money on the table, or have over estimated the worth of your most treasured possession?
A great REALTOR...
Won't pressure you when you are just thinking about selling, but will help you take the right steps in preparing for the process.
Helps you understand the market and how to best price your house.
Knows how to advise you on the best ways to prepare your house for the sale.
Will give you suggestions, and help you stretch that renovation dollar to the max. Should you renovate or just paint?
Knows the right forms and disclosure documentation required by law to protect you as a seller.
Helps you understand the condition of your house and use it to your advantage.
Has a keen eye on knowing what buyers are currently looking for in a home.
Can give advise on staging and packing.
Helps you in the delicate balance of selling your existing house and purchasing another home. The timeline can be tricky business, experience is key.
Helps you through the negotiation process, and make sure that you get the best deal possible.
Has your back at all times!
Buyers:
You may think it's as simple as browsing a website finding the perfect house, and boom, your dream home is yours...
But, did you know that often as a buyer, you may need at least a year to work on a credit score that will be good enough to qualify for a mortgage, or at lease for the lowest interest rate possible. So you ask, it possible to find the perfect home within a budget you can afford?
A great REALTOR...
Can help protect you agains a bad deal, a scam, and look at comps on a property to make sure the seller is offering a fair price.
Can help you negotiate, get the best deal possible, with your best interest at heart when writing a contract.
Will keep an expert eye on the market and show you prospects you may otherwise have overlooked.
A REALTOR's keen eye can point out potential deals and potential pitfalls when looking for that dream home.
Helps with the inspection process, renegotiations, and knows the questions to ask about the soundness of your new home.
Can navigate you in the purchase process, from advise on finding a local lender, to keeping you within that comfortable price range, and see you through to closing the deal on a new home.
Has your back at all times!
In conclusion...
Whether you are buying or selling, it's wise to look for someone you can trust to help you through one of the biggest steps of your life. A trusted REALTOR can guide you, and help give you peace of mind from start to closing. When you've hired the right person to help you buy or sell, their services are priceless.