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Your real estate transaction represents one of your most valuable
investments. It makes sense to hire a Professional. A REALTOR will
offer professional representation to both buyers and/or sellers and
protect the financial interest of their client. All real estate
licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members
of the National Association of REALTORS are committed to treat all
parties to a transaction honestly and subscribe to a strict code of
ethics, and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of
the process of buying and selling real estate.
Benefits when buying real estate:
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The buying process: Your REALTOR will assist you in determining your
buying power, including all types of loans and the dollar amount you
are qualified for. |
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Finding a home: Your REALTOR will have knowledge of the market and
they have many resources to assist you in that search. Sometimes the
property you are seeking is available, but not actively advertised
in the market and it will take some investigation by your agent to
find all available properties. |
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Selecting: Your job is to make the final decision on which property
is right for you. This is at a time when emotions run high—Your
REALTOR will provide objective information about each property that
will help you with this important decision. |
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Negotiating: Your REALTOR protects your financial investment and
will make you aware of all of the issues in the contract that you
sign. |
Benefits when selling real estate:
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Comparative Market Analysis: Your REALTOR will provide you with
market information so that you can price your real estate
competitively using professional advice. |
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Marketing: By listing your home through the MLS system you can
expose your property to the greatest number of qualified buyers.
Your REALTOR will also offer suggestions on improvements you can
make that will increase sales appeal. |
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Security: Your Realtor will help you with security by not allowing
strangers, who are not pre-qualified prospects, into your home. By
screening potential buyers, showings will be limited to
pre-qualified buyers. |
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Negotiations/Contracts: This covers the same issues as for buyers.
Your REALTOR will work to protect your financial interest and make
you aware of all contingencies in the contract. |
Benefits to both Buyers and Sellers:
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Contracts: Your REALTOR will coordinate financing, title work,
appraisals, home inspections, appraisal repairs and supervise the
transaction until closing. Your REALTOR will know what is legally
and financially correct and will have the knowledge and information
necessary to apply for appraisal reconsideration if necessary. There
are many pitfalls that can occur between contract and closing, your
REALTOR is trained to assist with these and allow the transaction to
proceed in a timely manner. |
Real estate is a major investment. It makes sense to hire a
professional. It makes
sense to hire a REALTOR.
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