Whether you are buying or
selling a home, you need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you
toward your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and Internet
searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO. The 5 Reasons You NEED a Real
Estate Professional in your corner.
1. What do you do with
all this paperwork?
Each state has different
regulations regarding the contracts required for a successful sale, and these
regulations are constantly changing. A true Real Estate Professional is an
expert in their market and can guide you through the stacks of paperwork
necessary to make your dream a reality. Remember, there are over 200 tasks/disclosures/advisory's the need to be understood and completed.
2. Ok, so you found
your dream house, now what?
According to the Orlando Regional REALTOR Association, there are over 230 possible actions that
need to take place during every successful real estate transaction. Don’t you
want someone who has been there before, who knows what these actions are to
make sure that you acquire your dream?
3. Are you a good
negotiator?
So maybe you’re not convinced
that you need an agent to sell your home. However, after looking at the list of
parties that you need to be prepared to negotiate with, you’ll realize the
value in selecting a Real Estate Professional. From the buyer (who wants the
best deal possible), to the home inspection companies, to the appraiser, there are at least 11 different people that you will have to be knowledgeable
with and answer to, during the process.
4. What is the home
you’re buying/selling really worth?
Not only is it important for
your home to be priced correctly from the start, to attract the right buyers
and shorten the time that it’s on the market, but you also need someone who is
not emotionally connected to your home, to give you the truth as to your home’s
value.
According to the National Associates of Realtors, “the typical FSBO
home sold for $184,000 compared to $230,000 among agent-assisted home sales.” Get the most out of your
transaction by hiring a professional.
5. Do you know what’s
really going on in the market?
There is so much information
out there on the news and the Internet about home sales, prices, mortgage
rates; how do you know what’s going on specifically in your area? Who do you
turn to, to tell you how to competitively price your home correctly at the beginning
of the selling process? How do you know what to offer on your dream home
without paying too much, or offending the seller with a low-ball offer? “When getting help with money,
whether it’s insurance, real estate or investments, you should always look for
someone with the heart of a teacher, not the heart of a salesman.” – Dave
Ramsey
Hiring an agent who has their
finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying/selling experience an
educated one. You need someone who is going to tell you the truth, not just
what they think you want to hear.
Bottom Line:
You wouldn't hike up
Kilimanjaro without a Sherpa, or replace the engine in your car without a
trusted mechanic, why would you make one of your most important financial
decisions of your life
without hiring a Real Estate Professional?Who do you know looking to buy or sell a home? Call me!
David Demangos
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 858.232.8410
Realtor® BRE# 01905183
San Diego Real Estate Area Expert / Green Specialist / ALC Committee
Our Team Goes to Extremes to Fulfill Your Real Estate Dreams!
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