5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional
We
are often asked if it makes sense to hire a real estate professional
when buying or selling a home. We always emphatically answer – YES!
Here are five reasons why:
PAPERWORK
An agent will help with all disclosures and paperwork necessary in
today’s heavily regulated environment. This helps remove much of the
liability a buyer or seller could face.
EXPERIENCE
Navigating today’s real estate and mortgage processes can be like
walking through a minefield of challenges. Real estate professionals are
well
educated in and
experienced with the entire sales process.
NEGOTIATIONS
Negotiating such a large financial transaction can get tricky. Agents
act as a ‘buffer’ in negotiations with all parties throughout the
entire transaction.
PRICING
Real estate professionals help buyers and sellers understand the true
real estate value of a property in today’s market. This is crucial when
setting the price on a listing or on an offer to purchase.
UNDERSTANDING OF CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS
There is a plethora of housing information available today. The
challenge is that some information appears to be in direct conflict with
other pieces of information. A true real estate professional can simply
and effectively explain today’s real estate headlines and decipher what
they mean to you.