Why Use a Realtor®?
Why Use a REALTOR®?
8 Important Reasons
- Act as an expert guide. Selling a home typically requires a
variety of forms, reports, disclosures, and other legal and
financial documents. A knowledgeable real estate agent will
know what's required in your market, helping you avoid delays
and costly mistakes. Also, there’s a lot of jargon involved in a
real estate transaction; you want to work with a professional
who can speak the language. - Offer objective information and opinions. A great real estate
agent will look at your home with an unbiased eye, providing
you with the information you need to enhance marketability
and maximize price. Agents are also a great source for
potential buyers who have questions about local utilities,
zoning, schools, contractors, and more. - Deliver property marketing power. Property rarely sells
because of advertising alone. A large share of real estate sales
come as the result of the listing agent's contacts with other
industry professionals, previous clients, and others in their
sphere. - Give you a sense of security. Risk is a fact of life. To minimize
it, real estate agents follow protocols to ensure their own
safety, as well as the safety and security of you and your
property. A professional agent will prescreen prospects and
accompany qualified prospects through the property. They'll also help educate parties about how to prevent fraudulent
dealings, such as wire fraud, that can put sales at risk. - Stand in your corner during negotiations. There are many
factors up for discussion in any real estate transaction. A real
estate professional will look at offers from your perspective,
helping you navigate the fine points to ensure you're meeting
your objectives. - Ensure up-to-date experience. Most people sell only a few
homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between
each sale. Even if you’ve sold a home before, laws and
regulations change. Real estate practitioners may handle
hundreds or thousands of transactions over the course of their
career. - Be your rock during emotional moments. A home is so
much more than four walls and a roof. For many owners,
selling a home means saying goodbye to the place where
cherished family memories were made. Having a concerned
but objective third party helps you stay focused on the issues
most important to you when emotions threaten to sink an
otherwise sound transaction. - Provide fair and ethical treatment. When you're interviewing
agents, ask if they're a REALTOR®, a member of the National
Association of REALTORS®. Every member must adhere to the
REALTOR® Code of Ethics, which is based on professionalism,
serving the interests of clients, and protecting the public.
When you work with a REALTOR®, you can expect honest and
ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters.8 Reasons to Work with a REALTOR®, REALTOR® Magazine.