Why Use a Realtor?


Why Use a Realtor?

Seller Benefits:

  1. Realtors provide comparables to help you accurately price your home to sell
  2. Help you to analyze market data including sold listings, pending sales, & on market properties
  3. Prepare Comparative Market Analysis (CMAs)
  4. Give you an overview of current market conditions and forecasts
  5. Marketing exposure on the MLS, IDX sites, Realtor.com, & More
  6. Screening & qualifying buyers
  7. Acting as an intermediary to negotiate on your behalf
  8. Assistance with contracts, forms, disclosures, etc…
  9. Coordinate showings & tours for brokers & buyers
  10. Create print & online advertising
  11. International exposure through the real estate community
  12. Counsel sellers on offers and the merits of each specific offer
  13. Prepare & convey counter offers
  14. Coordinate home inspection, contract deadlines, escrow, title, & closing
  15. Assist in any title issues

Please have a Realtor contact me today about the sale of my home

Buyer Benefits:

  1. Buyer’s agents know local areas and communities and can show you homes which best meet your criteria
  2. Offer you full access to on market properties via their MLS access
  3. Buyer’s agents have your best interest in mind, not the sellers. Beware of listing agents looking to also represent you the buyer
  4. Act as an intermediary between you and the seller
  5. Professionally present offers
  6. Help you get approved for financing
  7. Help you arrive at a fair offer price with a high likelihood of getting accepted (see “Get Your Offer Accepted“)
  8. Give you an overview of current market conditions and forecasts
  9. Help evaluate the home inspection results and determine cosmetic or physical issues with the home
  10. Assistance with contracts, forms, disclosures, etc…
  11. Coordinate home inspection, contract deadlines, escrow, title, & closing
  12. Be present at closing to represent your best interests