5 Reasons You Need a REALTOR®
1. A real estate transaction
is complicated. In most cases, buying or selling a
home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports,
mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and
multi-page government-mandated settlement statements.
A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can
help you avoid delays or costly mistakes.
2. Selling or buying a
home is time consuming. Even in a strong market, homes
in our area stay on the market for an average of ____
days. And it usually takes another 60 days or so for
the transaction to close after an offer is accepted.
3. Real estate has its
own language. If you don't know a CMA from a PUD,
you can understand why it's important to work with
someone who speaks that language.
4. REALTORS® have
done it before. Most people buy and sell only a few
homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years
in between each purchase. And even if you've done
it before, laws and regulations change. That's why
having an expert on your side is critical.
5 . REALTORS® provide
objectivity. Since a home often symbolizes family,
rest, and security, not just four walls and roof,
home selling or buying is often a very emotional undertaking.
And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase
they'll every make. Having a concerned, but objective,
third party helps you keep focused on both the business
and emotional issues most important to you.