| Buying
or Selling a home is a complex and stressful undertaking.
Getting an expert to help will save you time, money and
aggravation.
Looking out for your best interests:
By asking a REALTOR to act on your behalf during the purchase or
sale of a home, you create an Agency
Relationship and become the REALTOR's client. REALTORS
always owe their clients full fiduciary duties, such as loyalty,
confidentiality, accountability, duty of care, obedience to all
lawful instructions, and full disclosure of all pertinent facts.
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| Buying:
The Value of working with a REALTOR® |
Selling:
The Value of working with a REALTOR® |
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Common errors to avoid when buying) |
(10
Common errors to avoid when selling) |
Getting
the best deal - Know
the Market:
What have similar properties sold for in the immediate area? How
long were they on the market? How does this one compare? Is it
over-priced, under-priced, or fair value? What type of market is
it - is it a Seller's, Buyer's or a Balanced market? By having
this information at your fingertips, you are in a position to
negotiate the best price and take advantage of any opportunities
that may show up. |
Getting
the best price:
Professional marketing means top dollar and a faster sale.
REALTORS spend a lot of time and energy making sure they know
their local market inside and out. They know the current market
value of properties in your area and are your best resource for
determining and getting the best and highest price possible. All
REALTORS have access to all of their agency's resources and
marketing skills, ensuring that all potential buyers are quickly
made aware of your home. |
Negotiation
expertise:
While a REALTOR does many things, one of his or her most
important functions is to negotiate on behalf of their clients.
When you purchase a home, you want the best deal possible. Your
REALTOR's job is to facilitate this by drawing up legally
binding contracts, assisting in negotiating offers, offering
advice and perspective and, if needed, acting as a mediator
during any potential disputes between the you and the seller. |
Showcase
your home in the best possible light:
"First impressions
count!"
As unfair as it might be to your home, after only fifteen
seconds most buyers have already developed a perception of your
property that will color their feelings during the rest of the
showing and perhaps dramatically affect how they perceive the
value of the property. REALTORS can offer a great deal of
information and advice on how to significantly increase your
chances of obtaining the highest and best price for your home. |
Finding
the right home & neighborhood for you:
REALTORS spend a lot of time and energy making sure they know
their local market inside and out. They are familiar with the
current market values of properties in the areas you are looking
and are your best resource for finding the right home. |
Dealing
only with qualified buyers:
REALTORS have access to pre-screened and pre-qualified buyers
who are really serious about buying in your neighborhood. They
work full-time making these connections and are literally the
best source of potential purchasers. |
Determining
your "wish list":
What is it that you want from your new home? A particular style,
design, lot type? Proximity to schools, services, work? A pool?
A two-car garage? A specific price range? A REALTOR will help
identify exactly what it is you are looking for and ensure that
you get to see all the homes that meet your criteria. |
Negotiation
expertise:
REALTORS do many things, but one of their most important
functions is to negotiate on behalf of their clients. When you
sell your house, you want the best price in a reasonable amount
of time. Your REALTOR's job is to facilitate this by drawing up
legally binding contracts, assisting in negotiating any offers,
offering advice and perspective, and if needed, acting as a
mediator during any potential disputes between you and the
purchaser. |
Professional
experience:
A REALTOR brings to the table all of his or her knowledge,
training and negotiation skills, and will explain exactly what
you can expect from the buying/selling process. He or she will
be able to explain your rights and obligations, help organize
and strategize, and even discuss financing options.
All REALTORS are members of the National Association of
Realtors (NAR). This organization requires all of its members to
adhere to a strict Code
of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice. The Code and
Standards are very important because they assure that all
REALTORS offer the highest level of service, honesty and
integrity possible. All REALTORS are subject to constant
professional monitoring that keeps them directly accountable to
the individual consumers they serve. NAR also ensures that all
of its members are knowledgeable and highly trained in order to
better serve the public and offers ongoing education courses so
that REALTORS continue to meet the highest professional
standards in an ever-changing industry.
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Assist
with financing needs:
REALTORS are familiar with all of the complexities involved in
the pre-qualification, approval and negotiation of mortgage
rates. Like many industries, banks are experiencing quite a bit
of competition and are often willing to flex from their quoted
rates. Experienced REALTORS can often assist in finding the most
competitive rates and terms available. |
Access
to Multiple Listing Services:
REALTORS have exclusive access to the Multiple Listing Service
(MLS). It is one of the most effective marketing tools
available, giving all realtors nation-wide access to your
property. The MLS system also allows a REALTOR to examine all
properties for sale and short-list the ones that are right for
you. This not only offers more choices but also saves you
valuable time and effort. |
