WHY
YOU NEED A REALTOR®
A licensed real estate professional provides much more than the
service of helping you find your ideal home. Realtors® are
expert negotiators with other agents, seasoned financial advisors
with customers, and superb navigators around the local neighborhood.
They are members of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR)
and must abide by
a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice enforced by the NAR.
A professional Realtor is your best resource when
buying your home.
LET A REALTOR BE YOUR GUIDE
• A knowledgeable Realtor can save you endless amounts of time,
money, and frustration.
•
A knowledgeable Realtor knows the housing market inside and
out and can help you avoid the “wild goose chase.”
• A
knowledgeable Realtor can help you with any home, even if it
is listed elsewhere or if it is being sold directly by the
owner.
• A
knowledgeable Realtor knows the best lenders in the area and
can help you understand the importance of being preapproved
for a mortgage. He or she can also discuss down payments, closing
costs, and monthly payment options that suit you.
• A
knowledgeable Realtor is an excellent source for both general
and specific information about the community such as
schools, churches, shopping, and transportation—plus
tips on home inspections and pricing.
• A
knowledgeable Realtor is experienced at presenting your offer
to the seller and can help you through the process
of negotiating the best price. By bring objectivity to the
buying transaction, he or she can point out
the advantages and the disadvantages of a particular
property.
And
the best thing about your Realtor is that all this help normally
won’t cost you a cent. Generally
speaking, the seller pays the commission to the Realtor. |
