Reasons to Use a Realtor

1. As a home buyer, YOU PAY NOTHING for my services!
Please ask yourself some of these questions: Do you have the time,
energy, sources of information, and contacts to do the job yourself?
Remember, the listing agent will be the one who is actually paying
for my services.

2. Don’t waste your time and gas.
Looking through the newspaper and/or internet takes valuable time out of your day. By using a Realtor, the criteria that you have set can be accessed in a matter of minutes. We will only see homes that fit your needs and are within your budget.

3. Pick the Right Realtor.
First, work exclusively with one Realtor. You will get better results from a strong agent that has your full commitment, rather than several agents without you pledge. Second, work only with a full-time Realtor. Part time Realtors may miss finding your dream home because they were at their
other job when it was put on the market, and sold before they even knew about it.

4. Protection.
With so many forms involved in a transaction, you need a Realtor you can hold accountable to protect you legal and financial interests.
Your job as a buyer is to make the final selection of which is the right property for you. Agents who are Realtors have access to a variety of informational resources. There are two things you’ll want to know. First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or an investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?

5. Negotiating.
There are many negotiating factors, including, but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession, and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment related to the property. The contract should also provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your Realtor can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.

6. Due Diligence.
Once a negotiated agreement is in hand, it is time to complete the evaluation of the property. Many types of inspections may be performed on the property, your Realtor can assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these inspections and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a preliminary report on the title of the property. Included in the title report, you’ll see current and previous owners of the property.