There are tons of buyers and sellers who like to attempt to sell their home without an agent. We totally support and applaud those people, but still have belief that an agent would help make the transaction go smoother and with more confidence that the deal will close. Here is a few reasons Realtor.com has to support that belief…
1. We have loads of expertise
Want to check the MLS for a 4B/2B with an EIK and a W/D? Real Estate has it’s own language, full of acronyms and semi-arcane jargon, and your Realtor is trained to speak that language fluently.
Plus, buying or selling a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and other technical documents. Realtors have the expertise to help you prepare a killer deal—while avoiding delays or costly mistakes that can seriously mess you up.
2. We have turbocharged searching power
The Internet is awesome. You can find almost anything! And with online real estate listing sites such as yours truly, you can find up-to-date home listings on your own, any time you want. But Realtors have access to even more listings! Sometimes properties are available but not actively advertised (also known as “pocket listings”). A Realtor can help you find those hidden treasures.
3. We, well majority of us, have fierce negotiating chops
Any time you buy or sell a home, you’re going to encounter negotiations—in today’s housing market, those negotiations are more likely than ever to get a little heated.
You can expect lots of competition, cutthroat tactics, all-cash offers, and bidding wars. Don’t you want a savvy and professional negotiator on your side to seal the best deal for you?
A Realtor will also help draw up a purchase agreement that allows enough time for inspections, contingencies, and anything else that’s crucial to your particular needs.
4. We’re try to stay connected
Realtors might not know everything, but we make it our mission to know just about everyone who can possibly help in the process of buying or selling a home. Mortgage brokers, real estate attorneys, home inspectors, home staggers, interior designers—they’re all in your Realtor’s network. Use them.
5. We adhere to a strict code of ethics
Not every real estate agent is a Realtor, who is a licensed real estate salesperson who belongs to the National Association of Realtors®, the largest trade group in the country.
What difference does it make? Realtors are held to a higher ethical standard than licensed agents and must adhere to a Code of Ethics.
6. We’re your sage parent/data analyst/therapist—all rolled into one
The thing about Realtors: We wear a lot of different hats. We are salespeople, but we actually do a whole heck of a lot to earn our commission. We’re constantly driving around, checking out listings for you. We spend our own money on marketing your home (if you’re selling). We’re researching comps to make sure you’re getting the best deal.
And, of course, We’re working for you at nearly all hours of the day and night—whether you need more info on a home or just someone to talk to in order to feel at ease with the offer you just put in. This is the biggest financial (and possibly emotional) decision of your life, and guiding you through it isn’t a responsibility Realtors take lightly.
Don’t just take our word for it. Contact us today and put our team’s skills to the test for you as we specialize in negotiation + analytics!
