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 60 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 ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third
party helps you keep focused on both the business and emotional issues most
important to you.
6. REALTORS®
are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®,
a trade organization of nearly 1 million members nationwide. REALTORS®
subscribe to a stringent code of ethics that help guarantee the highest
level of service and integrity.
Courtesy of REALTOR®
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